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title: "Rbkares — check charity number 1197621 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Rbkares a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1197621. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Kingston Upon Thames. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/rbkares
retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:18:20.938Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Rbkares is a registered charity (number 1197621) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability. Its latest reported income was £34,378 (year ending 2024-10-31). 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 Rbkares?

Registered charity number

1197621

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Kingston Upon Thames

Latest income (year ending 2024-10-31)

£34,378

Website

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

## What does Rbkares do?

RBKares connects kindness and generosity in the Kingston community with vulnerable people and key-workers. We focus on providing support to NHS staff, care homes and other vulnerable groups eg: refugees and the homeless. We use the community's sewing and crafting skills to make items to support people in our community, run sewing workshops and wellbeing days empowering people to help themselves.

## What causes is Rbkares registered for?

General Charitable PurposesDisability

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Rbkares yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Rbkares 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Rbkares a legitimate charity?

Yes. Rbkares is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1197621) 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 Rbkares's charity number?

Rbkares's charity number is 1197621. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1197621?

Search 1197621 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 Rbkares do?

RBKares connects kindness and generosity in the Kingston community with vulnerable people and key-workers. We focus on providing support to NHS staff, care homes and other vulnerable groups eg: refugees and the homeless. We use the community's sewing and crafting skills to make items to support people in our community, run sewing workshops and wellbeing days empowering people to help themselves.

Does Rbkares have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Rbkares. 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 Rbkares?

Rbkares's website is http://www.rbkares.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/1197621).