Is Big Brothers Big Sisters UK Foundation a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Big Brothers Big Sisters UK Foundation as a registered charity (number 1191881) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Big Brothers Big Sisters UK Foundation's charity number?

Big Brothers Big Sisters UK Foundation's charity number is 1191881. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1191881?

Search 1191881 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.

Does Big Brothers Big Sisters UK Foundation have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Big Brothers Big Sisters UK Foundation?

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Big Brothers Big Sisters UK Foundation

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Big Brothers Big Sisters UK Foundation is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, disability, economic/community development/employment.

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What are the key facts about Big Brothers Big Sisters UK Foundation?

Reported income · year ending 2025-06-30: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2025-06-30: £2,502
Registered charity number: 1191881
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Charitable company
Register contact address detail (not service area): Ewelme
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

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Big Brothers Big Sisters UK Foundation (number 1191881) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Big Brothers Big Sisters UK Foundation do?

Big Brothers Big Sisters UK is a national charity enabling long term mentoring relationships of children at risk by a trusted adult. The aim is to help children fulfill their potential. It has brought the model from the US and adapted for the UK context. We work in partnership to fulfill our objectives.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Big Brothers Big Sisters UK Foundation

Answers Big Brothers Big Sisters UK Foundation gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Big Brothers Big Sisters UK Foundation as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 19 October 2020
Company number: 12043014 (Companies House)
Also known as: Bbbs UK; Big Brothers Big Sisters UK
Where it says it operates: Oxfordshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Big Brothers Big Sisters UK Foundation registered for?

General Charitable PurposesDisabilityEconomic/community Development/employment

Why is there no Clarity Score for Big Brothers Big Sisters UK Foundation yet?

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What should you check before donating to Big Brothers Big Sisters UK Foundation?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Big Brothers Big Sisters UK Foundation a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Big Brothers Big Sisters UK Foundation as a registered charity (number 1191881) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Big Brothers Big Sisters UK Foundation's charity number?: Big Brothers Big Sisters UK Foundation's charity number is 1191881. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1191881?: Search 1191881 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 Big Brothers Big Sisters UK Foundation do?: Big Brothers Big Sisters UK is a national charity enabling long term mentoring relationships of children at risk by a trusted adult. The aim is to help children fulfill their potential. It has brought the model from the US and adapted for the UK context. We work in partnership to fulfill our objectives.
Does Big Brothers Big Sisters UK Foundation have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Big Brothers Big Sisters UK 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 Big Brothers Big Sisters UK Foundation?: Big Brothers Big Sisters UK Foundation does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Big Brothers Big Sisters UK Foundation?: The register does not record Big Brothers Big Sisters UK Foundation as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Big Brothers Big Sisters UK Foundation registered as a charity?: Big Brothers Big Sisters UK Foundation was entered on the register on 19 October 2020. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 12043014).

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.