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title: "Supported Community Business (Special Needs) — check charity number 1079534 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Supported Community Business (Special Needs) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1079534. Education/training charity based in Gateway. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/supported-community-business-special-needs
retrieved: 2026-08-19T21:44:48.513Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Supported Community Business (Special Needs) is a registered charity (number 1079534) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £324,510 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Supported Community Business (Special Needs)?

Registered charity number

1079534

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Gateway

Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31)

£324,510

Website

[www.scbspecialneeds.co.uk](http://www.scbspecialneeds.co.uk/)

## What does Supported Community Business (Special Needs) do?

Our aim is to provide a therapeutic workshop for people with learning difficulties and disabilities who wish to experience the world of work using such avenues as a tool, to promote understanding of the world around them.The charity is organised by Trustees who meet regularly to manage its affairs. The staff deal with day to day administration.

## What causes is Supported Community Business (Special Needs) registered for?

Education/training

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Supported Community Business (Special Needs) yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Supported Community Business (Special Needs) 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 Supported Community Business (Special Needs) a legitimate charity?

Yes. Supported Community Business (Special Needs) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1079534) 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 Supported Community Business (Special Needs)'s charity number?

Supported Community Business (Special Needs)'s charity number is 1079534. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1079534?

Search 1079534 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 Supported Community Business (Special Needs) do?

Our aim is to provide a therapeutic workshop for people with learning difficulties and disabilities who wish to experience the world of work using such avenues as a tool, to promote understanding of the world around them.The charity is organised by Trustees who meet regularly to manage its affairs. The staff deal with day to day administration.

Does Supported Community Business (Special Needs) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Supported Community Business (Special Needs). 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 Supported Community Business (Special Needs)?

Supported Community Business (Special Needs)'s website is http://www.scbspecialneeds.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/1079534).