The Besom in Cambridge (number 1139723) 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 Besom in Cambridge do?
The Besom in Cambridge is a charity operating in the city of Cambridge, enabling members of local churches to give time, money, skills or things to those in need within the city. We pass on donated household items, furniture etc., as well as organising decorating or gardening projects for those who would not otherwise be able to afford these services.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Besom in Cambridge
Answers The Besom in Cambridge gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 30 November 2025, 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 records The Besom in Cambridge as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
The Besom in Cambridge's annual return for the year ending 30 November 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; 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 Besom in Cambridge registered for?
The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
Why is there no Clarity Score for The Besom in Cambridge yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Besom in Cambridge.
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The register data used for this profile lists The Besom in Cambridge as a registered charity (number 1139723) 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 Besom in Cambridge's charity number?
The Besom in Cambridge's charity number is 1139723. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does The Besom in Cambridge do?
The Besom in Cambridge is a charity operating in the city of Cambridge, enabling members of local churches to give time, money, skills or things to those in need within the city. We pass on donated household items, furniture etc., as well as organising decorating or gardening projects for those who would not otherwise be able to afford these services.
Does The Besom in Cambridge have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Besom in Cambridge. 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 Besom in Cambridge?
The Besom in Cambridge's website listed in our register data is http://www.thebesomincambridge.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 Besom in Cambridge?
The register records The Besom in Cambridge as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are The Besom in Cambridge's trustees paid?
The Besom in Cambridge's annual return for the year ending 30 November 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was The Besom in Cambridge registered as a charity?
The Besom in Cambridge was entered on the register on 6 January 2011. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 07434303).