--- title: "Buddy's for Children with Autism — check charity number 1172216 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Buddy's for Children with Autism a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1172216. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Bury. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/buddy-s-for-children-with-autism retrieved: 2026-08-19T09:53:02.214Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Buddy's for Children with Autism is a registered charity (number 1172216) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; disability. Its latest reported income was £19,494 (year ending 2025-05-31). 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 Buddy's for Children with Autism? Registered charity number 1172216 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Bury Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31) £19,494 Website [www.buddys.org.uk](http://www.buddys.org.uk/) ## What does Buddy's for Children with Autism do? The prevention or relief of isolation of people who experience Autism living in Greater Manchester area who are socially excluded, in particular by providing opportunities to integrate and provide them with an opportunity to build capacity by establishing and growing friendship, employability and training/learning opportunities to relieve their needs and help them to integrate into society. ## What causes is Buddy's for Children with Autism registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Buddy's for Children with Autism yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Buddy's for Children with Autism 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=buddy-s-for-children-with-autism&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.buddys.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Buddy's for Children with Autism a legitimate charity? Yes. Buddy's for Children with Autism is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1172216) 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 Buddy's for Children with Autism's charity number? Buddy's for Children with Autism's charity number is 1172216. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1172216? Search 1172216 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 Buddy's for Children with Autism do? The prevention or relief of isolation of people who experience Autism living in Greater Manchester area who are socially excluded, in particular by providing opportunities to integrate and provide them with an opportunity to build capacity by establishing and growing friendship, employability and training/learning opportunities to relieve their needs and help them to integrate into society. Does Buddy's for Children with Autism have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Buddy's for Children with Autism. 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 Buddy's for Children with Autism? Buddy's for Children with Autism's website is http://www.buddys.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/1172216).