--- title: "The Baby Bank — check charity number 1179580 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Baby Bank a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1179580. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Tectonic Place. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-baby-bank retrieved: 2026-08-23T20:58:22.703Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Baby Bank is a registered charity (number 1179580) 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 £169,094 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 The Baby Bank? Registered charity number 1179580 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Tectonic Place Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £169,094 Website [Www.thebabybank.org](http://www.thebabybank.org/) ## What does The Baby Bank do? The Baby Bank collates together new and preloved items for families in need in the Berkshire and surrounding areas. Families are referred to us a variety of professionals who work in direct contact with the families. ## What causes is The Baby Bank registered for? General Charitable PurposesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Baby Bank yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Baby Bank 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=the-baby-bank&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.thebabybank.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Baby Bank a legitimate charity? Yes. The Baby Bank is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1179580) 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 The Baby Bank's charity number? The Baby Bank's charity number is 1179580. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1179580? Search 1179580 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 The Baby Bank do? The Baby Bank collates together new and preloved items for families in need in the Berkshire and surrounding areas. Families are referred to us a variety of professionals who work in direct contact with the families. Does The Baby Bank have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Baby Bank. 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 The Baby Bank? The Baby Bank's website is http://Www.thebabybank.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/1179580).