Bristol Advanced Motorists (number 289807) 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 Bristol Advanced Motorists do?
The promotion of improved driving standards coupled with an increased awareness of road safety. The Group conducts courses for drivers wishing to improve their driving in preparation of the Advanced Tests by the IAM RoadSmart. These courses consist of classroom sessions, together with practical on-road driving guidance given by the Group's voluntary Observers.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Bristol Advanced Motorists
Answers Bristol Advanced Motorists 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 records Bristol Advanced Motorists as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Bristol Group Iam
Previous names on the register
Bristol Advanced Motorists & Motorcyclists; Bristol Group I a M
Where it says it operates
North Somerset · Bath and North East 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 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 Bristol Advanced Motorists registered for?
Education/training
Why is there no Clarity Score for Bristol Advanced Motorists yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Bristol Advanced Motorists.
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Is Bristol Advanced Motorists a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Bristol Advanced Motorists as a registered charity (number 289807) 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 Bristol Advanced Motorists's charity number?
Bristol Advanced Motorists's charity number is 289807. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 289807?
Search 289807 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 Bristol Advanced Motorists do?
The promotion of improved driving standards coupled with an increased awareness of road safety. The Group conducts courses for drivers wishing to improve their driving in preparation of the Advanced Tests by the IAM RoadSmart. These courses consist of classroom sessions, together with practical on-road driving guidance given by the Group's voluntary Observers.
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How can I donate to Bristol Advanced Motorists?
Bristol Advanced Motorists's website listed in our register data is http://www.iam-bristol.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 Bristol Advanced Motorists?
The register records Bristol Advanced Motorists as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
What was Bristol Advanced Motorists previously called?
The register lists these previous names for Bristol Advanced Motorists: Bristol Advanced Motorists & Motorcyclists; Bristol Group I a M.
When was Bristol Advanced Motorists registered as a charity?
Bristol Advanced Motorists was entered on the register on 12 July 1984.