--- title: "Bestbuddy Scholarship & Hope Foundation — check charity number 1197722 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bestbuddy Scholarship & Hope Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1197722. Education/training charity based in Middleton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bestbuddy-scholarship-hope-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-18T14:43:09.435Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bestbuddy Scholarship & Hope Foundation is a registered charity (number 1197722) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; disability. Its latest reported income was £1,882 (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 Bestbuddy Scholarship & Hope Foundation? Registered charity number 1197722 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Middleton Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,882 Website [www.bestbuddyfoundation.org](http://www.bestbuddyfoundation.org/) ## What does Bestbuddy Scholarship & Hope Foundation do? Bestbuddy Scholarship & Hope Foundation works with local grass-roots organisations. We help to fund school fees, school utensils, uniforms, hospital bills and visits, pensioners, and loving homes for abandoned and orphaned children. Our program partners are our lifesavers. We work closely with our international partners to ensure the Nolan Principles of Public life are being followed thoroughly. ## What causes is Bestbuddy Scholarship & Hope Foundation registered for? Education/trainingDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bestbuddy Scholarship & Hope Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bestbuddy Scholarship & Hope Foundation 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=bestbuddy-scholarship-hope-foundation&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bestbuddyfoundation.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bestbuddy Scholarship & Hope Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. Bestbuddy Scholarship & Hope Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1197722) 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 Bestbuddy Scholarship & Hope Foundation's charity number? Bestbuddy Scholarship & Hope Foundation's charity number is 1197722. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1197722? Search 1197722 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 Bestbuddy Scholarship & Hope Foundation do? Bestbuddy Scholarship & Hope Foundation works with local grass-roots organisations. We help to fund school fees, school utensils, uniforms, hospital bills and visits, pensioners, and loving homes for abandoned and orphaned children. Our program partners are our lifesavers. We work closely with our international partners to ensure the Nolan Principles of Public life are being followed thoroughly. Does Bestbuddy Scholarship & Hope Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bestbuddy Scholarship & Hope Foundation. 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 Bestbuddy Scholarship & Hope Foundation? Bestbuddy Scholarship & Hope Foundation's website is http://www.bestbuddyfoundation.org — 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/1197722).