--- title: "Hetton Buddies — check charity number 1202647 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Hetton Buddies a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1202647. Disability charity based in Brickgarth. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hetton-buddies retrieved: 2026-08-23T23:56:40.633Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hetton Buddies is a registered charity (number 1202647) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability. Its latest reported income was £28,253 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Hetton Buddies? Registered charity number 1202647 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Brickgarth Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £28,253 ## What does Hetton Buddies do? Hetton Buddies provides weekly recreational activity sessions for children and young people with learning difficulties and disabilities and their parents, carers and families. ## What causes is Hetton Buddies registered for? Disability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hetton Buddies yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hetton Buddies 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=hetton-buddies&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Hetton Buddies a legitimate charity? Yes. Hetton Buddies is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1202647) 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 Hetton Buddies's charity number? Hetton Buddies's charity number is 1202647. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1202647? Search 1202647 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 Hetton Buddies do? Hetton Buddies provides weekly recreational activity sessions for children and young people with learning difficulties and disabilities and their parents, carers and families. Does Hetton Buddies have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hetton Buddies. 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 Hetton Buddies? Hetton Buddies does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1202647).