--- title: "Busy Buddies — check charity number 1201565 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Busy Buddies a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1201565. Other Charitable Purposes charity based in Salford. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/busy-buddies retrieved: 2026-08-19T11:34:58.146Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Busy Buddies is a registered charity (number 1201565) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £26,853 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Busy Buddies? Registered charity number 1201565 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Salford Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £26,853 ## What does Busy Buddies do? A resource for young people living in Manchester providing advice, assistance and programmes for advancing education and developing skills for independent living. Providing recreational and leisure time activities in the interest of social welfare to those disadvantaged by reason of their social and economic circumstances. Support for parents and primary care givers of affected children. ## What causes is Busy Buddies registered for? Other Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Busy Buddies yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Busy Buddies 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=busy-buddies&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Busy Buddies a legitimate charity? Yes. Busy Buddies is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1201565) 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 Busy Buddies's charity number? Busy Buddies's charity number is 1201565. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1201565? Search 1201565 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 Busy Buddies do? A resource for young people living in Manchester providing advice, assistance and programmes for advancing education and developing skills for independent living. Providing recreational and leisure time activities in the interest of social welfare to those disadvantaged by reason of their social and economic circumstances. Support for parents and primary care givers of affected children. Does Busy Buddies have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Busy Buddies. 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 Busy Buddies? Busy Buddies does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1201565).