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title: "Butchers and Drovers Charitable Institution — check charity number 1155703 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Butchers and Drovers Charitable Institution a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1155703. Education/training charity based in 4th Floor Orchard Lane Wing. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/butchers-and-drovers-charitable-institution
retrieved: 2026-08-19T11:36:54.336Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Butchers and Drovers Charitable Institution is a registered charity (number 1155703) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty; accommodation/housing. Its latest reported income was £443,084 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Butchers and Drovers Charitable Institution?

Registered charity number

1155703

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

4th Floor Orchard Lane Wing

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£443,084

Website

[www.bdci.uk.com](http://www.bdci.uk.com/)

## What does Butchers and Drovers Charitable Institution do?

The BDCI (Butchers' and Drovers' Charitable Institution) is the meat industry's own trade charity. It exists to provide support for those who work, or have previously worked, in the meat industry but have fallen on hard times, regardless of their circumstances. Widows, dependants and children may also be eligible for assistance.

## What causes is Butchers and Drovers Charitable Institution registered for?

Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyAccommodation/housing

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Butchers and Drovers Charitable Institution yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Butchers and Drovers Charitable Institution 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.
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## Frequently asked questions

Is Butchers and Drovers Charitable Institution a legitimate charity?

Yes. Butchers and Drovers Charitable Institution is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1155703) 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 Butchers and Drovers Charitable Institution's charity number?

Butchers and Drovers Charitable Institution's charity number is 1155703. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1155703?

Search 1155703 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 Butchers and Drovers Charitable Institution do?

The BDCI (Butchers' and Drovers' Charitable Institution) is the meat industry's own trade charity. It exists to provide support for those who work, or have previously worked, in the meat industry but have fallen on hard times, regardless of their circumstances. Widows, dependants and children may also be eligible for assistance.

Does Butchers and Drovers Charitable Institution have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Butchers and Drovers Charitable Institution. 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 Butchers and Drovers Charitable Institution?

Butchers and Drovers Charitable Institution's website is http://www.bdci.uk.com — 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/1155703).