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title: "Broken Chains — check charity number 1209098 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Broken Chains a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1209098. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Burnham-on-Sea. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/broken-chains
retrieved: 2026-08-19T07:57:02.242Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Broken Chains is a registered charity (number 1209098) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability. 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 Broken Chains?

Registered charity number

1209098

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Burnham-on-Sea

## What causes is Broken Chains registered for?

General Charitable PurposesDisability

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Broken Chains yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Broken Chains 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.
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## Frequently asked questions

Is Broken Chains a legitimate charity?

Yes. Broken Chains is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1209098) 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 Broken Chains's charity number?

Broken Chains's charity number is 1209098. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1209098?

Search 1209098 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 Broken Chains do?

Broken Chains is registered with the Charity Commission for: general charitable purposes; disability. See its official register entry for full details.

Does Broken Chains have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Broken Chains. 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 Broken Chains?

Broken Chains does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1209098).