--- title: "Building Bridges Africa — check charity number 1147745 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Building Bridges Africa a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1147745. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Harrow. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/building-bridges-africa retrieved: 2026-08-19T09:52:33.667Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Building Bridges Africa is a registered charity (number 1147745) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £5,700 (year ending 2017-03-31). 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 Building Bridges Africa? Registered charity number 1147745 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Harrow Latest income (year ending 2017-03-31) £5,700 Website [WWW.BBAFRICA.ORG.UK](http://www.bbafrica.org.uk/) ## What does Building Bridges Africa do? The prevention and relief of poverty in Africa.The Prevention and Relief of Poverty amongst Africans in the United Kingdom. ## What causes is Building Bridges Africa registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Building Bridges Africa yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Building Bridges Africa 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=building-bridges-africa&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bbafrica.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Building Bridges Africa a legitimate charity? Yes. Building Bridges Africa is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1147745) 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 Building Bridges Africa's charity number? Building Bridges Africa's charity number is 1147745. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1147745? Search 1147745 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 Building Bridges Africa do? The prevention and relief of poverty in Africa.The Prevention and Relief of Poverty amongst Africans in the United Kingdom. Does Building Bridges Africa have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Building Bridges Africa. 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 Building Bridges Africa? Building Bridges Africa's website is http://WWW.BBAFRICA.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/1147745).