--- title: "Before Becoming a Parent — check charity number 1180821 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Before Becoming a Parent a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1180821. Education/training charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/before-becoming-a-parent retrieved: 2026-08-18T11:25:25.526Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Before Becoming a Parent is a registered charity (number 1180821) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. 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 Before Becoming a Parent? Registered charity number 1180821 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location London Website Before Becoming a Parent (B4BP) ## What does Before Becoming a Parent do? Our aim is to promote better parenting by:1. Providing lessons in schools about good parenting2. Supporting parents in difficulty3. Producing publications about how to teach parenthood in school ## What causes is Before Becoming a Parent registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Before Becoming a Parent yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Before Becoming a Parent 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=before-becoming-a-parent&type=claim) Visit charity website ## Frequently asked questions Is Before Becoming a Parent a legitimate charity? Yes. Before Becoming a Parent is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1180821) 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 Before Becoming a Parent's charity number? Before Becoming a Parent's charity number is 1180821. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1180821? Search 1180821 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 Before Becoming a Parent do? Our aim is to promote better parenting by:1. Providing lessons in schools about good parenting2. Supporting parents in difficulty3. Producing publications about how to teach parenthood in school Does Before Becoming a Parent have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Before Becoming a Parent. 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 Before Becoming a Parent? Before Becoming a Parent's website is http://Before Becoming a Parent (B4BP) — 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/1180821).