Is Black Environment Network a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Black Environment Network as a registered charity (number 1048390) 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 Black Environment Network's charity number?

Black Environment Network's charity number is 1048390. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1048390?

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Does Black Environment Network have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Black Environment Network. 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 Black Environment Network?

Black Environment Network's website listed in our register data is http://www.ben-network.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Black Environment Network registered as a charity?

Black Environment Network was entered on the register on 3 August 1995. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 03063864).

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Black Environment Network

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Black Environment Network is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include environment/conservation/heritage.

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What are the key facts about Black Environment Network?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £5,063
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £648
Registered charity number: 1048390
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Charitable company
Register contact address detail (not service area): Sheffield
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.ben-network.org.uk

Quick answer

Black Environment Network (number 1048390) 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 Black Environment Network do?

BEN is established to promote full ethnic participation in the built and natural environment. BEN works to integrate social, cultural and environmental concerns in the context of sustainable development. We work across diverse sectors. Our current themes integrate the areas of natural environment, the built environment, heritage, social justice, health and housing.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Black Environment Network

Answers Black Environment Network 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 Black Environment Network as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 3 August 1995
Company number: 03063864 (Companies House)
Also known as: Ben
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales · Scotland

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin; 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 Black Environment Network registered for?

Environment/conservation/heritage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Black Environment Network yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Black Environment Network. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Black Environment Network?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Black Environment Network a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Black Environment Network as a registered charity (number 1048390) 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 Black Environment Network's charity number?: Black Environment Network's charity number is 1048390. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1048390?: Search 1048390 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 Black Environment Network do?: BEN is established to promote full ethnic participation in the built and natural environment. BEN works to integrate social, cultural and environmental concerns in the context of sustainable development. We work across diverse sectors. Our current themes integrate the areas of natural environment, the built environment, heritage, social justice, health and housing.
Does Black Environment Network have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Black Environment Network. 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 Black Environment Network?: Black Environment Network's website listed in our register data is http://www.ben-network.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Black Environment Network?: The register does not record Black Environment Network as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Black Environment Network registered as a charity?: Black Environment Network was entered on the register on 3 August 1995. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 03063864).

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.