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title: "Desford in Bloom — check charity number 1209357 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Desford in Bloom a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1209357. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Desford Library. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/desford-in-bloom
retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:59:24.699Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Desford in Bloom is a registered charity (number 1209357) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £19,037 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Desford in Bloom?

Registered charity number

1209357

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Desford Library

Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)

£19,037

Website

[www.desfordinbloom.com](http://www.desfordinbloom.com/)

## What does Desford in Bloom do?

Promoting horticulture and floriculture for the public generally and especially those who live in or visit Desford, by providing and encouraging the provision of displays of flowers, shrubs, trees and landscapes in places visible to the public, and for the general enhancement and conservation of the natural environment for the public benefit.

## What causes is Desford in Bloom registered for?

General Charitable PurposesOther Charitable Purposes

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Desford in Bloom yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Desford in Bloom 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Desford in Bloom a legitimate charity?

Yes. Desford in Bloom is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1209357) 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 Desford in Bloom's charity number?

Desford in Bloom's charity number is 1209357. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1209357?

Search 1209357 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 Desford in Bloom do?

Promoting horticulture and floriculture for the public generally and especially those who live in or visit Desford, by providing and encouraging the provision of displays of flowers, shrubs, trees and landscapes in places visible to the public, and for the general enhancement and conservation of the natural environment for the public benefit.

Does Desford in Bloom have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Desford in Bloom. 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 Desford in Bloom?

Desford in Bloom's website is http://www.desfordinbloom.com — 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/1209357).