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title: "Spear Bristol — check charity number 1195810 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Spear Bristol a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1195810. Disability charity based in Linden Gate. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/spear-bristol
retrieved: 2026-08-25T05:07:25.816Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Spear Bristol is a registered charity (number 1195810) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £270,126 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Spear Bristol?

Registered charity number

1195810

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Linden Gate

Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31)

£270,126

Website

[spear-bristol.org](https://spear-bristol.org/)

## What does Spear Bristol do?

Bristol Spear oversees the running of the Spear Centre in Bristol. In joint venture partnership with Resurgo Trust, Bristol Spear runs a free twelve-month programme beginning with an intensive six-week foundation phase aimed at getting disadvantaged young people (16-24) year olds ready for work, followed by support to find work or relevant further training.

## What causes is Spear Bristol registered for?

DisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Spear Bristol yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Spear Bristol 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 Spear Bristol a legitimate charity?

Yes. Spear Bristol is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1195810) 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 Spear Bristol's charity number?

Spear Bristol's charity number is 1195810. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1195810?

Search 1195810 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 Spear Bristol do?

Bristol Spear oversees the running of the Spear Centre in Bristol. In joint venture partnership with Resurgo Trust, Bristol Spear runs a free twelve-month programme beginning with an intensive six-week foundation phase aimed at getting disadvantaged young people (16-24) year olds ready for work, followed by support to find work or relevant further training.

Does Spear Bristol have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Spear Bristol. 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 Spear Bristol?

Spear Bristol's website is https://spear-bristol.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/1195810).