--- title: "Shildon Community Bus — check charity number 702524 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Shildon Community Bus a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 702524. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Methodist Community Hall. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/shildon-community-bus retrieved: 2026-08-24T09:54:35.909Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Shildon Community Bus is a registered charity (number 702524) 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; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £20,066 (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 Shildon Community Bus? Registered charity number 702524 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Methodist Community Hall Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £20,066 ## What does Shildon Community Bus do? Voluntary run Community Transport Scheme operating 2 accessible minibuses under Section 19 permit for Shildon and surrounding area ## What causes is Shildon Community Bus registered for? General Charitable PurposesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Shildon Community Bus yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Shildon Community Bus 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=shildon-community-bus&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Shildon Community Bus a legitimate charity? Yes. Shildon Community Bus is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 702524) 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 Shildon Community Bus's charity number? Shildon Community Bus's charity number is 702524. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 702524? Search 702524 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 Shildon Community Bus do? Voluntary run Community Transport Scheme operating 2 accessible minibuses under Section 19 permit for Shildon and surrounding area Does Shildon Community Bus have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Shildon Community Bus. 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 Shildon Community Bus? Shildon Community Bus does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/702524).