--- title: "The Banbury Petbank — check charity number 1201481 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Banbury Petbank a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1201481. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Banbury. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-banbury-petbank retrieved: 2026-08-23T22:52:45.045Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Banbury Petbank is a registered charity (number 1201481) 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 £400 (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 Banbury Petbank? Registered charity number 1201481 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Banbury Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £400 ## What does The Banbury Petbank do? To provide emergency pet food relief ## What causes is The Banbury Petbank registered for? General Charitable PurposesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Banbury Petbank yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Banbury Petbank 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-banbury-petbank&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Banbury Petbank a legitimate charity? Yes. The Banbury Petbank is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1201481) 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 Banbury Petbank's charity number? The Banbury Petbank's charity number is 1201481. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1201481? Search 1201481 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 Banbury Petbank do? To provide emergency pet food relief Does The Banbury Petbank have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Banbury Petbank. 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 Banbury Petbank? The Banbury Petbank 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/1201481).