--- title: "Catbytes — check charity number 1216848 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Catbytes a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1216848. Education/training charity based in Crofton Park Library. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/catbytes retrieved: 2026-08-18T12:01:15.226Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Catbytes is a registered charity (number 1216848) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; disability; economic/community development/employment. 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 Catbytes? Registered charity number 1216848 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Crofton Park Library Website [catbytes.community](https://catbytes.community/) ## What does Catbytes do? Catbytes provides practical help to people who are 'digitally disadvantaged' - by any factor making it difficult for them to access and participate in services or activities that are dependent on using computers, phones, other digital devices, and the Internet. We run sessions where people can learn or seek advice, we loan computers and smartphones and we provide free broadband access. ## What causes is Catbytes registered for? Education/trainingDisabilityEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Catbytes yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Catbytes 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=catbytes&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://catbytes.community/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Catbytes a legitimate charity? Yes. Catbytes is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1216848) 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 Catbytes's charity number? Catbytes's charity number is 1216848. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1216848? Search 1216848 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 Catbytes do? Catbytes provides practical help to people who are 'digitally disadvantaged' - by any factor making it difficult for them to access and participate in services or activities that are dependent on using computers, phones, other digital devices, and the Internet. We run sessions where people can learn or seek advice, we loan computers and smartphones and we provide free broadband access. Does Catbytes have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Catbytes. 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 Catbytes? Catbytes's website is https://catbytes.community/ — 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/1216848).