Is The Basement Project a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Basement Project as a registered charity (number 1168677) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is The Basement Project's charity number?

The Basement Project's charity number is 1168677. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1168677?

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Does The Basement Project have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Basement Project. 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 The Basement Project?

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When was The Basement Project registered as a charity?

The Basement Project was entered on the register on 9 August 2016.

Registered charity · No. 1168677

The Basement Project

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

The Basement Project is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty.

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What are the key facts about The Basement Project?

Reported income · year ending 2025-06-30: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2025-06-30: £327
Registered charity number: 1168677
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Station Road
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.thebasementproject.org

Quick answer

The Basement Project (number 1168677) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does The Basement Project do?

We provide a safe and caring environment for young people to access after school. Many of the young people who attend our project experience serious level of depravation and as a result have mental health issues which affects their capacity to achieve and lead a balanced life. Our work endeavours to address those needs and encourage, affirm and support our vulnerable young people.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Basement Project

Answers The Basement Project gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record The Basement Project as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 9 August 2016
Also known as: Tbp
Where it says it operates: Newcastle Upon Tyne City · North Tyneside · South Tyneside · Sunderland · Durham · Northumberland

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People.

Reported activities: Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is The Basement Project registered for?

Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Basement Project yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Basement Project. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to The Basement Project?

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Basement Project a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Basement Project as a registered charity (number 1168677) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is The Basement Project's charity number?: The Basement Project's charity number is 1168677. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1168677?: Search 1168677 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 The Basement Project do?: We provide a safe and caring environment for young people to access after school. Many of the young people who attend our project experience serious level of depravation and as a result have mental health issues which affects their capacity to achieve and lead a balanced life. Our work endeavours to address those needs and encourage, affirm and support our vulnerable young people.
Does The Basement Project have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Basement Project. 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 The Basement Project?: The Basement Project's website listed in our register data is https://www.thebasementproject.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Basement Project?: The register does not record The Basement Project as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was The Basement Project registered as a charity?: The Basement Project was entered on the register on 9 August 2016.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.