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title: "Portsmouth and District Beekeeping Association — check charity number 1203495 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Portsmouth and District Beekeeping Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1203495. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Bastion 3. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/portsmouth-and-district-beekeeping-association
retrieved: 2026-08-24T19:07:39.659Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Portsmouth and District Beekeeping Association is a registered charity (number 1203495) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £14,768 (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 Portsmouth and District Beekeeping Association?

Registered charity number

1203495

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Bastion 3

Latest income (year ending 2025-10-31)

£14,768

Website

[www.portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk](http://www.portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk/)

## What does Portsmouth and District Beekeeping Association do?

The charity undertakes activities to advance the education of the public and beekeepers of the importance of bees in the environment and the craft of beekeeping, and to promote and further the craft of safe and ethical beekeeping within Portsmouth and the surrounding district.

## What causes is Portsmouth and District Beekeeping Association registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Portsmouth and District Beekeeping Association yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Portsmouth and District Beekeeping 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.
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## Is this your charity?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Portsmouth and District Beekeeping Association a legitimate charity?

Yes. Portsmouth and District Beekeeping Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1203495) 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 Portsmouth and District Beekeeping Association's charity number?

Portsmouth and District Beekeeping Association's charity number is 1203495. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1203495?

Search 1203495 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 Portsmouth and District Beekeeping Association do?

The charity undertakes activities to advance the education of the public and beekeepers of the importance of bees in the environment and the craft of beekeeping, and to promote and further the craft of safe and ethical beekeeping within Portsmouth and the surrounding district.

Does Portsmouth and District Beekeeping Association have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Portsmouth and District Beekeeping 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 Portsmouth and District Beekeeping Association?

Portsmouth and District Beekeeping Association's website is http://www.portsmouthbeekeepers.co.uk — 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/1203495).