--- title: "Bideford and District Community Archive Council — check charity number 293150 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bideford and District Community Archive Council a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 293150. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 1 Windmill Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bideford-and-district-community-archive-council retrieved: 2026-08-18T16:52:17.291Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bideford and District Community Archive Council is a registered charity (number 293150) 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; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £5,760 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Bideford and District Community Archive Council? Registered charity number 293150 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 1 Windmill Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £5,760 Website [www.bidefordarchive.org.uk](http://www.bidefordarchive.org.uk/) ## What does Bideford and District Community Archive Council do? Researching and recording the history of Bideford, Northam and the surrounding district, including the indexing of the Bideford Gazette newspaper. Publishing booklets on aspects of local history .Creating topic packs on local history primarily for use by schools. Assisting members of the public who wish to research local and family history ## What causes is Bideford and District Community Archive Council registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bideford and District Community Archive Council yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bideford and District Community Archive Council 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=bideford-and-district-community-archive-council&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bidefordarchive.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bideford and District Community Archive Council a legitimate charity? Yes. Bideford and District Community Archive Council is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 293150) 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 Bideford and District Community Archive Council's charity number? Bideford and District Community Archive Council's charity number is 293150. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 293150? Search 293150 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 Bideford and District Community Archive Council do? Researching and recording the history of Bideford, Northam and the surrounding district, including the indexing of the Bideford Gazette newspaper. Publishing booklets on aspects of local history .Creating topic packs on local history primarily for use by schools. Assisting members of the public who wish to research local and family history Does Bideford and District Community Archive Council have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bideford and District Community Archive Council. 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 Bideford and District Community Archive Council? Bideford and District Community Archive Council's website is http://www.bidefordarchive.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/293150).