Is British Association of Canadian Studies a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists British Association of Canadian Studies as a registered charity (number 272144) 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 British Association of Canadian Studies's charity number?

British Association of Canadian Studies's charity number is 272144. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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Registered charity · No. 272144

British Association of Canadian Studies

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

British Association of Canadian Studies is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training.

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What are the key facts about British Association of Canadian Studies?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £4,110
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £1,049
Registered charity number: 272144
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): 51 Gordon Square
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.britishassociationforcanadianstudies.com

Quick answer

British Association of Canadian Studies (number 272144) 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 British Association of Canadian Studies do?

BACS acts as a forum for the Canadian Studies community in the UK

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for British Association of Canadian Studies

Answers British Association of Canadian Studies 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 British Association of Canadian Studies as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 2 November 1976
Also known as: B a C S
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales · Scotland · Northern Ireland

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups.

Reported activities: 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 British Association of Canadian Studies registered for?

Education/training

Why is there no Clarity Score for British Association of Canadian Studies yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score British Association of Canadian Studies. 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 British Association of Canadian Studies?

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Frequently asked questions

Is British Association of Canadian Studies a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists British Association of Canadian Studies as a registered charity (number 272144) 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 British Association of Canadian Studies's charity number?: British Association of Canadian Studies's charity number is 272144. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 272144?: Search 272144 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 British Association of Canadian Studies do?: BACS acts as a forum for the Canadian Studies community in the UK
Does British Association of Canadian Studies have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for British Association of Canadian Studies. 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 British Association of Canadian Studies?: British Association of Canadian Studies's website listed in our register data is https://www.britishassociationforcanadianstudies.com. 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 British Association of Canadian Studies?: The register does not record British Association of Canadian Studies as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was British Association of Canadian Studies registered as a charity?: British Association of Canadian Studies was entered on the register on 2 November 1976.

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.