--- title: "Friends of Bude Sea Pool — check charity number 1143156 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Bude Sea Pool a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1143156. Education/training charity based in 1 Morwenna Terrace. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-bude-sea-pool retrieved: 2026-08-24T07:41:12.962Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Bude Sea Pool is a registered charity (number 1143156) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £253,647 (year ending 2025-10-31). 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 Friends of Bude Sea Pool? Registered charity number 1143156 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 1 Morwenna Terrace Latest income (year ending 2025-10-31) £253,647 Website [www.budeseapool.org](http://www.budeseapool.org/) ## What does Friends of Bude Sea Pool do? The Friends of Bude Sea Pool is a not-for-profit community group. We aim to preserve, improve and enhance the historic Sea Pool at Summerleaze Beach, Bude, Cornwall, as an amenity for the benefit, health and enjoyment of the community and visitors to the town. Activities include fund-raising and future management/development of the pool ## What causes is Friends of Bude Sea Pool registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Bude Sea Pool yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Bude Sea Pool 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? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=friends-of-bude-sea-pool&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.budeseapool.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Bude Sea Pool a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Bude Sea Pool is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1143156) 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 Friends of Bude Sea Pool's charity number? Friends of Bude Sea Pool's charity number is 1143156. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1143156? Search 1143156 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 Friends of Bude Sea Pool do? The Friends of Bude Sea Pool is a not-for-profit community group. We aim to preserve, improve and enhance the historic Sea Pool at Summerleaze Beach, Bude, Cornwall, as an amenity for the benefit, health and enjoyment of the community and visitors to the town. Activities include fund-raising and future management/development of the pool Does Friends of Bude Sea Pool have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Bude Sea Pool. 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 Friends of Bude Sea Pool? Friends of Bude Sea Pool's website is http://www.budeseapool.org — 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/1143156).