Is Buddies of the Birches School a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Buddies of the Birches School as a registered charity (number 1112537) 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 Buddies of the Birches School's charity number?

Buddies of the Birches School's charity number is 1112537. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1112537?

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Does Buddies of the Birches School have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Buddies of the Birches School. 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 Buddies of the Birches School?

Buddies of the Birches School's website listed in our register data is http://www.buddiesofthebirches.org. 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.

When was Buddies of the Birches School registered as a charity?

Buddies of the Birches School was entered on the register on 16 December 2005.

Registered charity · No. 1112537

Buddies of the Birches School

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Buddies of the Birches School is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, other charitable purposes.

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What are the key facts about Buddies of the Birches School?

Reported income · year ending 2018-03-31: £200
Reported spending · year ending 2018-03-31: £105
Registered charity number: 1112537
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Newholme Road
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.buddiesofthebirches.org

Quick answer

Buddies of the Birches School (number 1112537) 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 Buddies of the Birches School do?

BOBS raises funds to buy equipment for children at The Birches to pay for special events such as fun days, trips in holidays, playschemes.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Buddies of the Birches School

Answers Buddies of the Birches School 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 Buddies of the Birches School 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 December 2005
Also known as: Bobs
Where it says it operates: Bolton · Bury · Manchester City · Oldham · Rochdale · Salford City · Stockport · Tameside

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Other Defined Groups.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Other Charitable Activities.

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 Buddies of the Birches School registered for?

Education/trainingOther Charitable Purposes

Why is there no Clarity Score for Buddies of the Birches School yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Buddies of the Birches School. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Buddies of the Birches School a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Buddies of the Birches School as a registered charity (number 1112537) 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 Buddies of the Birches School's charity number?: Buddies of the Birches School's charity number is 1112537. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1112537?: Search 1112537 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 Buddies of the Birches School do?: BOBS raises funds to buy equipment for children at The Birches to pay for special events such as fun days, trips in holidays, playschemes.
Does Buddies of the Birches School have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Buddies of the Birches School. 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 Buddies of the Birches School?: Buddies of the Birches School's website listed in our register data is http://www.buddiesofthebirches.org. 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 Buddies of the Birches School?: The register does not record Buddies of the Birches School as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Buddies of the Birches School registered as a charity?: Buddies of the Birches School was entered on the register on 16 December 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.