--- title: "Nip in the Bud — check charity number 1162388 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Nip in the Bud a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1162388. Education/training charity based in Totteridge. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/nip-in-the-bud retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:48:05.879Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Nip in the Bud is a registered charity (number 1162388) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. Its latest reported income was £133,095 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Nip in the Bud? Registered charity number 1162388 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Totteridge Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £133,095 Website [nipinthebud.org](https://nipinthebud.org/) ## What does Nip in the Bud do? Nip in the Bud works in collaboration with mental health professionals to produce short films to help parents, teachers, and others caring for and working with children to recognise potential mental health conditions. The goal is to increase the prospects of early intervention and to reduce the risks of those conditions becoming more serious in later years. ## What causes is Nip in the Bud registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Nip in the Bud yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Nip in the Bud 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=nip-in-the-bud&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://nipinthebud.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Nip in the Bud a legitimate charity? Yes. Nip in the Bud is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1162388) 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 Nip in the Bud's charity number? Nip in the Bud's charity number is 1162388. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1162388? Search 1162388 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 Nip in the Bud do? Nip in the Bud works in collaboration with mental health professionals to produce short films to help parents, teachers, and others caring for and working with children to recognise potential mental health conditions. The goal is to increase the prospects of early intervention and to reduce the risks of those conditions becoming more serious in later years. Does Nip in the Bud have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Nip in the Bud. 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 Nip in the Bud? Nip in the Bud's website is https://nipinthebud.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/1162388).