--- title: "British Beekeepers' Association — check charity number 1185343 | CharityCompare" description: "Is British Beekeepers' Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1185343. Education/training charity based in Unit 176. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/british-beekeepers-association retrieved: 2026-08-19T06:16:00.664Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer British Beekeepers' Association is a registered charity (number 1185343) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; animals; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £1,080,319 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 British Beekeepers' Association? Registered charity number 1185343 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Unit 176 Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £1,080,319 Website [www.bbka.org.uk](http://www.bbka.org.uk/) ## What does British Beekeepers' Association do? British Beekeepers' Association is a membership charity with 26,000 members. Learning and participation are at our core. We achieve this by promoting the enjoyment and appreciation of beekeeping and by nurturing young people in the importance of bees and other vital pollinating insects. We support research projects and lobby government on funding for honey bee research. ## What causes is British Beekeepers' Association registered for? Education/trainingAnimalsEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for British Beekeepers' Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. British Beekeepers' Association 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? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=british-beekeepers-association&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bbka.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is British Beekeepers' Association a legitimate charity? Yes. British Beekeepers' Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1185343) 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 British Beekeepers' Association's charity number? British Beekeepers' Association's charity number is 1185343. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1185343? Search 1185343 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 Beekeepers' Association do? British Beekeepers' Association is a membership charity with 26,000 members. Learning and participation are at our core. We achieve this by promoting the enjoyment and appreciation of beekeeping and by nurturing young people in the importance of bees and other vital pollinating insects. We support research projects and lobby government on funding for honey bee research. Does British Beekeepers' Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for British Beekeepers' Association. 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 Beekeepers' Association? British Beekeepers' Association's website is http://www.bbka.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/1185343).