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title: "The Basketball Foundation — check charity number 1160581 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Basketball Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1160581. Education/training charity based in Unit D17. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-basketball-foundation
retrieved: 2026-08-24T01:09:50.207Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Basketball Foundation is a registered charity (number 1160581) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; other charitable purposes. 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 Basketball Foundation?

Registered charity number

1160581

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Unit D17

Website

[www.bblfoundation.org.uk](http://www.bblfoundation.org.uk/)

## What does The Basketball Foundation do?

The Foundation delivers programmes around both basketball and a wider social agenda in the UK. These programmes are delivered in partnership with private, public and third sector. The programmes cover a wide scope of activity, including including basketball participation, player pathway , working with disability, education related, healthy living , healthy eating and social inclusion.

## What causes is The Basketball Foundation registered for?

Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesOther Charitable Purposes

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Basketball Foundation yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Basketball Foundation 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.
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[Visit charity website](http://www.bblfoundation.org.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is The Basketball Foundation a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Basketball Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1160581) 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 Basketball Foundation's charity number?

The Basketball Foundation's charity number is 1160581. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1160581?

Search 1160581 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 Basketball Foundation do?

The Foundation delivers programmes around both basketball and a wider social agenda in the UK. These programmes are delivered in partnership with private, public and third sector. The programmes cover a wide scope of activity, including including basketball participation, player pathway , working with disability, education related, healthy living , healthy eating and social inclusion.

Does The Basketball Foundation have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Basketball Foundation. 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 Basketball Foundation?

The Basketball Foundation's website is http://www.bblfoundation.org.uk — 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/1160581).