--- title: "Bushmead Community Centre — check charity number 1169398 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bushmead Community Centre a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1169398. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Hancock Drive. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bushmead-community-centre retrieved: 2026-08-19T11:36:25.306Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bushmead Community Centre is a registered charity (number 1169398) 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; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £167,507 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Bushmead Community Centre? Registered charity number 1169398 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Hancock Drive Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £167,507 Website [www.bushmeadhub.co.uk](http://www.bushmeadhub.co.uk/) ## What does Bushmead Community Centre do? Bushmead Community Hub runs the community centre in Bushmead, Luton, saving it from closure in 2017. We hire out rooms and a hall, which are used by a diverse range of community groups, hire facilities for social bookings and work with local interest groups to support and encourage cohesion in the community. We run several groups for children and adults in the community. ## What causes is Bushmead Community Centre registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bushmead Community Centre yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bushmead Community Centre 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=bushmead-community-centre&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bushmeadhub.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bushmead Community Centre a legitimate charity? Yes. Bushmead Community Centre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1169398) 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 Bushmead Community Centre's charity number? Bushmead Community Centre's charity number is 1169398. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1169398? Search 1169398 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 Bushmead Community Centre do? Bushmead Community Hub runs the community centre in Bushmead, Luton, saving it from closure in 2017. We hire out rooms and a hall, which are used by a diverse range of community groups, hire facilities for social bookings and work with local interest groups to support and encourage cohesion in the community. We run several groups for children and adults in the community. Does Bushmead Community Centre have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bushmead Community Centre. 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 Bushmead Community Centre? Bushmead Community Centre's website is http://www.bushmeadhub.co.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/1169398).