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title: "Oxfordshire Breastfeeding Support — check charity number 1176948 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Oxfordshire Breastfeeding Support a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1176948. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in Oxford. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/oxfordshire-breastfeeding-support
retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:57:37.778Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Oxfordshire Breastfeeding Support is a registered charity (number 1176948) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £64,286 (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 Oxfordshire Breastfeeding Support?

Registered charity number

1176948

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Oxford

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£64,286

Website

[www.oxbreastfeedingsupport.org](http://www.oxbreastfeedingsupport.org/)

## What does Oxfordshire Breastfeeding Support do?

OBS aims to increase breastfeeding, provision of breast milk and responsivefeeding for babies in Oxfordshire by:Educating and empowering Oxfordshire families to define and achievetheir feeding goals.Taking a lead role in developing an integrated network of breastfeedingsupport throughout Oxfordshire, so that all parents can access skilled,timely, local breastfeeding help.

## What causes is Oxfordshire Breastfeeding Support registered for?

The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Oxfordshire Breastfeeding Support yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Oxfordshire Breastfeeding Support 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Oxfordshire Breastfeeding Support a legitimate charity?

Yes. Oxfordshire Breastfeeding Support is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1176948) 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 Oxfordshire Breastfeeding Support's charity number?

Oxfordshire Breastfeeding Support's charity number is 1176948. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1176948?

Search 1176948 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 Oxfordshire Breastfeeding Support do?

OBS aims to increase breastfeeding, provision of breast milk and responsivefeeding for babies in Oxfordshire by:Educating and empowering Oxfordshire families to define and achievetheir feeding goals.Taking a lead role in developing an integrated network of breastfeedingsupport throughout Oxfordshire, so that all parents can access skilled,timely, local breastfeeding help.

Does Oxfordshire Breastfeeding Support have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Oxfordshire Breastfeeding Support. 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 Oxfordshire Breastfeeding Support?

Oxfordshire Breastfeeding Support's website is http://www.oxbreastfeedingsupport.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/1176948).