--- title: "Wincanton Cares — charity 1210714 accounts | CharityCompare" description: "Wincanton Cares (charity 1210714). Check registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/wincanton-cares retrieved: 2026-10-07T15:13:52.886Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. 1210714CIO WC # Wincanton Cares Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data Wincanton Cares is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include disability. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.wincantoncares.org/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1210714&subId=0) Work at Wincanton Cares? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=wincanton-cares&type=claim&name=Wincanton%20Cares) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Wincanton Cares? Registered charity number 1210714 Status in source extract Registered Charity type CIO Register contact address detail (not service area) The Balsam Centre Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Yes Website [www.wincantoncares.org](http://www.wincantoncares.org/) Quick answer Wincanton Cares (number 1210714) 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 Wincanton Cares do? Connecting people in the BA9 postcode area with the services they need, particularly Care, Support or Information. To To provide the care that can help people tpromote the physical, emotional, mental & social wellbeing of the residents and to reduce social isolation.To provide the care that can help people to stay in their own homes, avoid social isolation and stay physically and mentally well Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Wincanton Cares Answers Wincanton Cares 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 records Wincanton Cares 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/gift-aid-calculator) ### Registration details Registered as a charity 29 October 2024 Where it says it operates Somerset ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Elderly/old People. **Reported activities:** Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information. 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 Wincanton Cares registered for? Disability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Wincanton Cares yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Wincanton Cares. 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Wincanton Cares? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=wincanton-cares&type=claim&name=Wincanton%20Cares) [Visit charity website](http://www.wincantoncares.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Wincanton Cares a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Wincanton Cares as a registered charity (number 1210714) 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 Wincanton Cares's charity number? Wincanton Cares's charity number is 1210714. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1210714? Search 1210714 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 Wincanton Cares do? Connecting people in the BA9 postcode area with the services they need, particularly Care, Support or Information. To To provide the care that can help people tpromote the physical, emotional, mental & social wellbeing of the residents and to reduce social isolation.To provide the care that can help people to stay in their own homes, avoid social isolation and stay physically and mentally well Does Wincanton Cares have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wincanton Cares. 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 Wincanton Cares? Wincanton Cares's website listed in our register data is http://www.wincantoncares.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 Wincanton Cares? The register records Wincanton Cares 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. When was Wincanton Cares registered as a charity? Wincanton Cares was entered on the register on 29 October 2024. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, 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/charity-details/?regId=1210714&subId=0).