--- title: "Bedford Shia Community — check charity number 1103145 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bedford Shia Community a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1103145. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Bedford. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bedford-shia-community retrieved: 2026-08-18T11:28:22.449Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bedford Shia Community is a registered charity (number 1103145) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £58,162 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Bedford Shia Community? Registered charity number 1103145 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Bedford Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £58,162 ## What does Bedford Shia Community do? Muharram Programmes were held normally and well attended.Sunday School classes were maintained through out the year.New year celebrationsReligious Activities ## What causes is Bedford Shia Community registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bedford Shia Community yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bedford Shia Community 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=bedford-shia-community&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bedford Shia Community a legitimate charity? Yes. Bedford Shia Community is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1103145) 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 Bedford Shia Community's charity number? Bedford Shia Community's charity number is 1103145. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1103145? Search 1103145 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 Bedford Shia Community do? Muharram Programmes were held normally and well attended.Sunday School classes were maintained through out the year.New year celebrationsReligious Activities Does Bedford Shia Community have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bedford Shia Community. 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 Bedford Shia Community? Bedford Shia Community does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1103145).