--- title: "Bear Force — check charity number 1202186 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bear Force a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1202186. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Gitana Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bear-force retrieved: 2026-08-18T11:24:57.450Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bear Force is a registered charity (number 1202186) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. Its latest reported income was £31,527 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Bear Force? Registered charity number 1202186 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Gitana Street Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £31,527 Website [www.bearforce.org.uk](http://www.bearforce.org.uk/) ## What does Bear Force do? Bear Force was established to encourage children of all ages to talk about their worries; to create safe spaces and environments where they can talk and be heard; to provide easily accessible platforms with advice in a format that children can understand, and to raise awareness of the need for adults to listen. ## What causes is Bear Force registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bear Force yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bear Force is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=bear-force&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bearforce.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bear Force a legitimate charity? Yes. Bear Force is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1202186) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Bear Force's charity number? Bear Force's charity number is 1202186. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1202186? Search 1202186 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Bear Force do? Bear Force was established to encourage children of all ages to talk about their worries; to create safe spaces and environments where they can talk and be heard; to provide easily accessible platforms with advice in a format that children can understand, and to raise awareness of the need for adults to listen. Does Bear Force have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bear Force. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Bear Force? Bear Force's website is http://www.bearforce.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1202186).