Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Bosom Buddies is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives.
Bosom Buddies (number 1064559) 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 Bosom Buddies do?
"Bosom Buddies" is an entirely voluntary support group established to help patients and their families cope with the psychological and everyday consequences of breast cancer. We also raise monies to fund the group, support our fellow sufferers and buy valuable pieces of equipment for use within the Bristol Breast Unit, Bristol Oncology and Avon Breast Screening.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Bosom Buddies
Answers Bosom Buddies gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 30 April 2025, 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 Bosom Buddies as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Bosom Buddies's annual return for the year ending 30 April 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
North Somerset · South Gloucestershire · Bristol City
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Provides Human Resources; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.
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 Bosom Buddies registered for?
General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
Why is there no Clarity Score for Bosom Buddies yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Bosom Buddies.
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The register data used for this profile lists Bosom Buddies as a registered charity (number 1064559) 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 Bosom Buddies's charity number?
Bosom Buddies's charity number is 1064559. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1064559?
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What does Bosom Buddies do?
"Bosom Buddies" is an entirely voluntary support group established to help patients and their families cope with the psychological and everyday consequences of breast cancer. We also raise monies to fund the group, support our fellow sufferers and buy valuable pieces of equipment for use within the Bristol Breast Unit, Bristol Oncology and Avon Breast Screening.
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CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bosom Buddies. 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 Bosom Buddies?
Bosom Buddies's website listed in our register data is http://www.bosombuddiesbristol.co.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 Bosom Buddies?
The register does not record Bosom Buddies as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Bosom Buddies's trustees paid?
Bosom Buddies's annual return for the year ending 30 April 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Bosom Buddies registered as a charity?
Bosom Buddies was entered on the register on 23 September 1997.