--- title: "Billy's Battalion — check charity number 1213415 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Billy's Battalion a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1213415. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in Great Bookham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/billy-s-battalion retrieved: 2026-08-18T16:50:25.492Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Billy's Battalion is a registered charity (number 1213415) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives. 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 Billy's Battalion? Registered charity number 1213415 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Great Bookham Website [www.billysbattalion.org](http://www.billysbattalion.org/) ## What does Billy's Battalion do? To advance education and raise awareness for the public benefit throughout England and Wales and globally of the impact of Diffused Intrinsic Pontine Gliomas (DIPG), in particular but not exclusively by:(a) Raising awareness of the condition of DIPG and / or child brain tumour disease.(b) Facilitating collaboration and assisting the financing as may be required between medical professionals ## What causes is Billy's Battalion registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Billy's Battalion yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Billy's Battalion 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=billy-s-battalion&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.billysbattalion.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Billy's Battalion a legitimate charity? Yes. Billy's Battalion is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1213415) 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 Billy's Battalion's charity number? Billy's Battalion's charity number is 1213415. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1213415? Search 1213415 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 Billy's Battalion do? To advance education and raise awareness for the public benefit throughout England and Wales and globally of the impact of Diffused Intrinsic Pontine Gliomas (DIPG), in particular but not exclusively by:(a) Raising awareness of the condition of DIPG and / or child brain tumour disease.(b) Facilitating collaboration and assisting the financing as may be required between medical professionals Does Billy's Battalion have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Billy's Battalion. 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 Billy's Battalion? Billy's Battalion's website is http://www.billysbattalion.org — 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/1213415).