--- title: "Broadening Choices for Older People — check charity number 1074954 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Broadening Choices for Older People a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1074954. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in Unit 3 Waterside. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/broadening-choices-for-older-people retrieved: 2026-08-19T08:03:13.341Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Broadening Choices for Older People is a registered charity (number 1074954) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives; accommodation/housing. Its latest reported income was £10,048,680 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Broadening Choices for Older People? Registered charity number 1074954 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Unit 3 Waterside Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £10,048,680 Website [www.bcop.org.uk](http://www.bcop.org.uk/) ## What does Broadening Choices for Older People do? Provides Nursing and Residential care including dementia care services.Owns and manages accommodation for older people which is either Extra Care, Sheltered Housing or Independent living, mainly for rent.Provides other charitable services, e.g. handy person scheme.Provides management services and consultancy for other organisations. ## What causes is Broadening Choices for Older People registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesAccommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Broadening Choices for Older People yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Broadening Choices for Older People 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=broadening-choices-for-older-people&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bcop.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Broadening Choices for Older People a legitimate charity? Yes. Broadening Choices for Older People is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1074954) 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 Broadening Choices for Older People's charity number? Broadening Choices for Older People's charity number is 1074954. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1074954? Search 1074954 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 Broadening Choices for Older People do? Provides Nursing and Residential care including dementia care services.Owns and manages accommodation for older people which is either Extra Care, Sheltered Housing or Independent living, mainly for rent.Provides other charitable services, e.g. handy person scheme.Provides management services and consultancy for other organisations. Does Broadening Choices for Older People have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Broadening Choices for Older People. 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 Broadening Choices for Older People? Broadening Choices for Older People's website is http://www.bcop.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/1074954).