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title: "Bournemouth and District Cancer Foundation — check charity number 1189836 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Bournemouth and District Cancer Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1189836. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Sovereign Shopping Centre. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bournemouth-and-district-cancer-foundation
retrieved: 2026-08-19T00:42:35.488Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Bournemouth and District Cancer Foundation is a registered charity (number 1189836) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £66,826 (year ending 2024-05-31). 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 Bournemouth and District Cancer Foundation?

Registered charity number

1189836

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Sovereign Shopping Centre

Latest income (year ending 2024-05-31)

£66,826

Website

[bdcf.org.uk](http://bdcf.org.uk/)

## What does Bournemouth and District Cancer Foundation do?

General Charitable Purpose For the prevention or relief of poverty. Grants of money.Provision of items (either outright or on loan) Payment for services such as essential House decorating. furniture, bedding, clothing, food, kitchen appliances,grants for Cancer fundraising, and Requests from Bournemouth Hospital for the relief of patient's wellbeing.

## What causes is Bournemouth and District Cancer Foundation registered for?

General Charitable Purposes

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bournemouth and District Cancer Foundation yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bournemouth and District Cancer Foundation 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 Bournemouth and District Cancer Foundation a legitimate charity?

Yes. Bournemouth and District Cancer Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1189836) 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 Bournemouth and District Cancer Foundation's charity number?

Bournemouth and District Cancer Foundation's charity number is 1189836. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1189836?

Search 1189836 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 Bournemouth and District Cancer Foundation do?

General Charitable Purpose For the prevention or relief of poverty. Grants of money.Provision of items (either outright or on loan) Payment for services such as essential House decorating. furniture, bedding, clothing, food, kitchen appliances,grants for Cancer fundraising, and Requests from Bournemouth Hospital for the relief of patient's wellbeing.

Does Bournemouth and District Cancer Foundation have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bournemouth and District Cancer Foundation. 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 Bournemouth and District Cancer Foundation?

Bournemouth and District Cancer Foundation's website is http://bdcf.org.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/1189836).