--- title: "Befriending & Adult Autism Support — check charity number 1215829 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Befriending & Adult Autism Support a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1215829. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Nelson Square. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/befriending-adult-autism-support retrieved: 2026-08-18T12:07:37.106Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Befriending & Adult Autism Support is a registered charity (number 1215829) 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; disability. 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 Befriending & Adult Autism Support? Registered charity number 1215829 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Nelson Square Website [www.b-aas.org.uk](http://www.b-aas.org.uk/) ## 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. ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Befriending & Adult Autism Support 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=befriending-adult-autism-support&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.b-aas.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Befriending & Adult Autism Support a legitimate charity? Yes. Befriending & Adult Autism Support is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1215829) 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 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 is http://www.b-aas.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/1215829).