Is Befriending & Adult Autism Support a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Befriending & Adult Autism Support as a registered charity (number 1215829) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Befriending & Adult Autism Support's charity number?

Befriending & Adult Autism Support's charity number is 1215829. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1215829?

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Does Befriending & Adult Autism Support have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Befriending & Adult Autism Support?

Befriending & Adult Autism Support's website listed in our register data is http://www.b-aas.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Befriending & Adult Autism Support registered as a charity?

Befriending & Adult Autism Support was entered on the register on 19 November 2025.

Registered charity · No. 1215829CIO

Befriending & Adult Autism Support

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Befriending & Adult Autism Support is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, disability.

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What are the key facts about Befriending & Adult Autism Support?

Registered charity number: 1215829
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: CIO
Register contact address detail (not service area): Nelson Square
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.b-aas.org.uk

Quick answer

Befriending & Adult Autism Support (number 1215829) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Befriending & Adult Autism Support do?

BAAS is a grassroots charity supporting autistic adults and unpaid carers across Bolton and Bury through the provision of:-An autism focussed adult specific Befriending Service;Social and Life Skills Group Events;Disability Welfare Benefits Advocacy;Employment Advocacy and Support;Carers Only Support Group;Autism Awareness Training;Student Work Placement Provider.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Befriending & Adult Autism Support

Answers Befriending & Adult Autism Support gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Befriending & Adult Autism Support as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 19 November 2025
Also known as: Baas
Where it says it operates: Bolton · Bury

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: People With Disabilities; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies.

Reported activities: Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Befriending & Adult Autism Support registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability

Why is there no Clarity Score for Befriending & Adult Autism Support yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Befriending & Adult Autism Support a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Befriending & Adult Autism Support as a registered charity (number 1215829) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Befriending & Adult Autism Support's charity number?: Befriending & Adult Autism Support's charity number is 1215829. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1215829?: Search 1215829 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 Befriending & Adult Autism Support do?: BAAS is a grassroots charity supporting autistic adults and unpaid carers across Bolton and Bury through the provision of:-An autism focussed adult specific Befriending Service;Social and Life Skills Group Events;Disability Welfare Benefits Advocacy;Employment Advocacy and Support;Carers Only Support Group;Autism Awareness Training;Student Work Placement Provider.
Does Befriending & Adult Autism Support have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Befriending & Adult Autism Support. 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 Befriending & Adult Autism Support?: Befriending & Adult Autism Support's website listed in our register data is http://www.b-aas.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Befriending & Adult Autism Support?: The register does not record Befriending & Adult Autism Support as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Befriending & Adult Autism Support registered as a charity?: Befriending & Adult Autism Support was entered on the register on 19 November 2025.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.