--- title: "Bitterne Community Pre-School — check charity number 1197222 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bitterne Community Pre-School a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1197222. Education/training charity based in Peartree Avenue. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bitterne-community-pre-school retrieved: 2026-08-18T20:58:06.684Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bitterne Community Pre-School is a registered charity (number 1197222) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. 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 Bitterne Community Pre-School? Registered charity number 1197222 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Peartree Avenue Website [www.bitternepreschool.co.uk](https://www.bitternepreschool.co.uk/) ## What does Bitterne Community Pre-School do? Bitterne Community Pre-School was re-registered in 2021 as a CIO and is managed by a board of directors. We operate from a spacious room and forest area within the grounds of Bitterne C of E Primary School, in Bitterne, Southampton. Our pre-school is open Monday- Friday during term time and our sessions run from 8.00am to 3.30pm. We receive funding for the provision of free early education. ## What causes is Bitterne Community Pre-School registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bitterne Community Pre-School yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bitterne Community Pre-School 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=bitterne-community-pre-school&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.bitternepreschool.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bitterne Community Pre-School a legitimate charity? Yes. Bitterne Community Pre-School is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1197222) 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 Bitterne Community Pre-School's charity number? Bitterne Community Pre-School's charity number is 1197222. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1197222? Search 1197222 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 Bitterne Community Pre-School do? Bitterne Community Pre-School was re-registered in 2021 as a CIO and is managed by a board of directors. We operate from a spacious room and forest area within the grounds of Bitterne C of E Primary School, in Bitterne, Southampton. Our pre-school is open Monday- Friday during term time and our sessions run from 8.00am to 3.30pm. We receive funding for the provision of free early education. Does Bitterne Community Pre-School have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bitterne Community Pre-School. 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 Bitterne Community Pre-School? Bitterne Community Pre-School's website is https://www.bitternepreschool.co.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/1197222).