--- title: "Bicester Baby Bank and Surrounding Villages — check charity number 1185987 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bicester Baby Bank and Surrounding Villages a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1185987. Disability charity based in Bicester. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bicester-baby-bank-and-surrounding-villages retrieved: 2026-08-18T18:36:34.461Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bicester Baby Bank and Surrounding Villages is a registered charity (number 1185987) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £40,176 (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 Bicester Baby Bank and Surrounding Villages? Registered charity number 1185987 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Bicester Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £40,176 Website [www.bicesterbabybank.org.uk](http://www.bicesterbabybank.org.uk/) ## What does Bicester Baby Bank and Surrounding Villages do? We are a charity supporting the families of 0-5's in Bicester and Surrounding Villages.We support by redistributing clothing and equipment in good condition from other families to families in need.Referrals are given out to us by health professionals, charities, schools and any agency that knows of a family in need. We fundraise also in order to top up stocks and rent a base for our stocks. ## What causes is Bicester Baby Bank and Surrounding Villages registered for? DisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bicester Baby Bank and Surrounding Villages yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bicester Baby Bank and Surrounding Villages 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=bicester-baby-bank-and-surrounding-villages&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bicesterbabybank.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bicester Baby Bank and Surrounding Villages a legitimate charity? Yes. Bicester Baby Bank and Surrounding Villages is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1185987) 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 Bicester Baby Bank and Surrounding Villages's charity number? Bicester Baby Bank and Surrounding Villages's charity number is 1185987. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1185987? Search 1185987 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 Bicester Baby Bank and Surrounding Villages do? We are a charity supporting the families of 0-5's in Bicester and Surrounding Villages.We support by redistributing clothing and equipment in good condition from other families to families in need.Referrals are given out to us by health professionals, charities, schools and any agency that knows of a family in need. We fundraise also in order to top up stocks and rent a base for our stocks. Does Bicester Baby Bank and Surrounding Villages have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bicester Baby Bank and Surrounding Villages. 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 Bicester Baby Bank and Surrounding Villages? Bicester Baby Bank and Surrounding Villages's website is http://www.bicesterbabybank.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/1185987).