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title: "Big Purple Pants — check charity number 1213685 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Big Purple Pants a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1213685. Disability charity based in Shoeburyness. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/big-purple-pants
retrieved: 2026-08-18T16:50:49.786Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Big Purple Pants is a registered charity (number 1213685) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability. 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 Big Purple Pants?

Registered charity number

1213685

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Shoeburyness

Website

[www.bigpurplepants.org.uk](http://www.bigpurplepants.org.uk/)

## What does Big Purple Pants do?

To relieve the needs of persons in Southend-on-Sea, Essex and surrounding areas, who have been diagnosed with Secondary (Metastatic) Breast Cancer, in particular, but without limitation, by the provision of recreational activities for such persons in the interests of social welfare and so the conditions of life may be improved.

## What causes is Big Purple Pants registered for?

Disability

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Big Purple Pants yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Big Purple Pants 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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## Frequently asked questions

Is Big Purple Pants a legitimate charity?

Yes. Big Purple Pants is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1213685) 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 Big Purple Pants's charity number?

Big Purple Pants's charity number is 1213685. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1213685?

Search 1213685 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 Purple Pants do?

To relieve the needs of persons in Southend-on-Sea, Essex and surrounding areas, who have been diagnosed with Secondary (Metastatic) Breast Cancer, in particular, but without limitation, by the provision of recreational activities for such persons in the interests of social welfare and so the conditions of life may be improved.

Does Big Purple Pants have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Big Purple Pants. 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 Purple Pants?

Big Purple Pants's website is http://www.bigpurplepants.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/1213685).