--- title: "Burtonwood & Winwick Community Bus CIO — check charity number 1187571 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Burtonwood & Winwick Community Bus CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1187571. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Burtonwood. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/burtonwood-winwick-community-bus-cio retrieved: 2026-08-19T11:08:35.144Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Burtonwood & Winwick Community Bus CIO is a registered charity (number 1187571) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £18,967 (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 Burtonwood & Winwick Community Bus CIO? Registered charity number 1187571 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Burtonwood Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31) £18,967 Website [www.bwbus.org](http://www.bwbus.org/) ## What does Burtonwood & Winwick Community Bus CIO do? Due to limited public transport many of our residents are unable to access the local services they need. To address these issues we set up the Burtonwood and Winwick Community Bus. Residents came together to provide a much needed transport service for the villagers, and we have have a minibus service that is open to all residents. We also tackle issues such as social isolation and loneliness. ## What causes is Burtonwood & Winwick Community Bus CIO registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Burtonwood & Winwick Community Bus CIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Burtonwood & Winwick Community Bus CIO 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=burtonwood-winwick-community-bus-cio&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bwbus.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Burtonwood & Winwick Community Bus CIO a legitimate charity? Yes. Burtonwood & Winwick Community Bus CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1187571) 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 Burtonwood & Winwick Community Bus CIO's charity number? Burtonwood & Winwick Community Bus CIO's charity number is 1187571. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1187571? Search 1187571 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 Burtonwood & Winwick Community Bus CIO do? Due to limited public transport many of our residents are unable to access the local services they need. To address these issues we set up the Burtonwood and Winwick Community Bus. Residents came together to provide a much needed transport service for the villagers, and we have have a minibus service that is open to all residents. We also tackle issues such as social isolation and loneliness. Does Burtonwood & Winwick Community Bus CIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Burtonwood & Winwick Community Bus CIO. 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 Burtonwood & Winwick Community Bus CIO? Burtonwood & Winwick Community Bus CIO's website is http://www.bwbus.org — 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/1187571).