--- title: "Leicestershire and Rutland Beekeepers Association — check charity number 1163520 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Leicestershire and Rutland Beekeepers Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1163520. Education/training charity based in Rearsby. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/leicestershire-and-rutland-beekeepers-association retrieved: 2026-08-23T14:52:49.613Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Leicestershire and Rutland Beekeepers Association is a registered charity (number 1163520) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; animals; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £33,512 (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 Leicestershire and Rutland Beekeepers Association? Registered charity number 1163520 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Rearsby Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £33,512 Website [www.lrbka.org](http://www.lrbka.org/) ## What does Leicestershire and Rutland Beekeepers Association do? Preservation of the Honey Bee by promoting the craft of beekeeping, educating and training beekeepers, improving bee husbandry.Educating the public about the benefits of bees in the environment by providing speakers, taster sessions and hands on bee experiences using our bee demonstration tent where children can handle bees and see inside a real live bee hive. ## What causes is Leicestershire and Rutland Beekeepers Association registered for? Education/trainingAnimalsEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Leicestershire and Rutland Beekeepers Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Leicestershire and Rutland Beekeepers Association 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=leicestershire-and-rutland-beekeepers-association&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.lrbka.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Leicestershire and Rutland Beekeepers Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Leicestershire and Rutland Beekeepers Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1163520) 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 Leicestershire and Rutland Beekeepers Association's charity number? Leicestershire and Rutland Beekeepers Association's charity number is 1163520. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1163520? Search 1163520 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 Leicestershire and Rutland Beekeepers Association do? Preservation of the Honey Bee by promoting the craft of beekeeping, educating and training beekeepers, improving bee husbandry.Educating the public about the benefits of bees in the environment by providing speakers, taster sessions and hands on bee experiences using our bee demonstration tent where children can handle bees and see inside a real live bee hive. Does Leicestershire and Rutland Beekeepers Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Leicestershire and Rutland Beekeepers Association. 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 Leicestershire and Rutland Beekeepers Association? Leicestershire and Rutland Beekeepers Association's website is http://www.lrbka.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/1163520).