Is British Obesity Surgery Patient Association a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists British Obesity Surgery Patient Association as a registered charity (number 1110041) 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 Obesity Surgery Patient Association's charity number?

British Obesity Surgery Patient Association's charity number is 1110041. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1110041?

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Does British Obesity Surgery Patient Association have reviews and complaints?

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Registered charity · No. 1110041

British Obesity Surgery Patient Association

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

British Obesity Surgery Patient Association is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include the advancement of health or saving of lives.

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What are the key facts about British Obesity Surgery Patient Association?

Reported income · year ending 2016-12-31: £1,485
Reported spending · year ending 2016-12-31: £497
Registered charity number: 1110041
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Wells
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

Quick answer

British Obesity Surgery Patient Association (number 1110041) 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 Obesity Surgery Patient Association do?

Providing information about weight loss surgery to members of the public and healthcare professionals and supporting patients and their families.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for British Obesity Surgery Patient Association

Answers British Obesity Surgery Patient Association 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 Obesity Surgery Patient Association as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 16 June 2005
Also known as: Bospa
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: People With Disabilities.

Reported activities: 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 British Obesity Surgery Patient Association registered for?

The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

Why is there no Clarity Score for British Obesity Surgery Patient Association yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score British Obesity Surgery Patient Association. 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 Obesity Surgery Patient Association?

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Frequently asked questions

Is British Obesity Surgery Patient Association a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists British Obesity Surgery Patient Association as a registered charity (number 1110041) 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 Obesity Surgery Patient Association's charity number?: British Obesity Surgery Patient Association's charity number is 1110041. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1110041?: Search 1110041 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 Obesity Surgery Patient Association do?: Providing information about weight loss surgery to members of the public and healthcare professionals and supporting patients and their families.
Does British Obesity Surgery Patient Association have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for British Obesity Surgery Patient 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 Obesity Surgery Patient Association?: British Obesity Surgery Patient Association does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to British Obesity Surgery Patient Association?: The register does not record British Obesity Surgery Patient Association as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was British Obesity Surgery Patient Association registered as a charity?: British Obesity Surgery Patient Association was entered on the register on 16 June 2005.

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.