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title: "Bethnal Green Weightlifting Club — check charity number 1163424 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Bethnal Green Weightlifting Club a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1163424. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in Ilford. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bethnal-green-weightlifting-club
retrieved: 2026-08-18T15:20:18.207Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Bethnal Green Weightlifting Club is a registered charity (number 1163424) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £39,944 (year ending 2023-12-31). 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 Bethnal Green Weightlifting Club?

Registered charity number

1163424

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Ilford

Latest income (year ending 2023-12-31)

£39,944

Website

[bgwlc.co.uk](http://bgwlc.co.uk/)

## What does Bethnal Green Weightlifting Club do?

AMATEUR SPORT FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY PROVIDING FACILITIES AND COACHING FOR STRENGTH SPORTS

## What causes is Bethnal Green Weightlifting Club registered for?

The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesAmateur Sport

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bethnal Green Weightlifting Club yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bethnal Green Weightlifting Club 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.
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[Visit charity website](http://bgwlc.co.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Bethnal Green Weightlifting Club a legitimate charity?

Yes. Bethnal Green Weightlifting Club is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1163424) 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 Bethnal Green Weightlifting Club's charity number?

Bethnal Green Weightlifting Club's charity number is 1163424. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1163424?

Search 1163424 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 Bethnal Green Weightlifting Club do?

AMATEUR SPORT FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY PROVIDING FACILITIES AND COACHING FOR STRENGTH SPORTS

Does Bethnal Green Weightlifting Club have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bethnal Green Weightlifting Club. 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 Bethnal Green Weightlifting Club?

Bethnal Green Weightlifting Club's website is http://bgwlc.co.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/1163424).