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title: "Big Red Bus Club — check charity number 1170704 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Big Red Bus Club a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1170704. Education/training charity based in Defiance Walk. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/big-red-bus-club
retrieved: 2026-08-18T16:52:04.514Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Big Red Bus Club is a registered charity (number 1170704) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £98,611 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Big Red Bus Club?

Registered charity number

1170704

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Defiance Walk

Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31)

£98,611

Website

[www.thebigredbusclub.com](http://www.thebigredbusclub.com/)

## What does Big Red Bus Club do?

Activity of the charity is delivering a free under 5?s stay and play every week day term time,with a wide range of child led activities that support both their social and educational development. All our charitable activities focus on the delivering services to children and families and are undertaken to further our charitable purposes for the public benefit.

## What causes is Big Red Bus Club registered for?

Education/training

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Big Red Bus Club yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Big Red Bus 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Big Red Bus Club a legitimate charity?

Yes. Big Red Bus Club is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1170704) 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 Red Bus Club's charity number?

Big Red Bus Club's charity number is 1170704. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1170704?

Search 1170704 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 Red Bus Club do?

Activity of the charity is delivering a free under 5?s stay and play every week day term time,with a wide range of child led activities that support both their social and educational development. All our charitable activities focus on the delivering services to children and families and are undertaken to further our charitable purposes for the public benefit.

Does Big Red Bus Club have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Big Red Bus 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 Big Red Bus Club?

Big Red Bus Club's website is http://www.thebigredbusclub.com/ — 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/1170704).