--- title: "The Bengali Cultural Association — check charity number 278295 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Bengali Cultural Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 278295. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Woodford Green. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-bengali-cultural-association retrieved: 2026-08-24T04:53:24.871Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Bengali Cultural Association is a registered charity (number 278295) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; overseas aid/famine relief; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £18,386 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Bengali Cultural Association? Registered charity number 278295 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Woodford Green Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £18,386 Website [www.bcauk.co.uk](http://www.bcauk.co.uk/) ## What does The Bengali Cultural Association do? To promote the study of the Bengali language and literature and help those wish to learn English.To promote and hold cultural and Hindu religious celebrations indigenous to Bengal, India.Our main Bengali celebrations Durga Puja, Laksmi Puja, and Saraswati Puja were held successfully during the year.Other events also held to promote Bengali culture to our young members. ## What causes is The Bengali Cultural Association registered for? General Charitable PurposesOverseas Aid/famine ReliefReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Bengali Cultural Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Bengali Cultural Association 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-bengali-cultural-association&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bcauk.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Bengali Cultural Association a legitimate charity? Yes. The Bengali Cultural Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 278295) 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 Bengali Cultural Association's charity number? The Bengali Cultural Association's charity number is 278295. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 278295? Search 278295 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 Bengali Cultural Association do? To promote the study of the Bengali language and literature and help those wish to learn English.To promote and hold cultural and Hindu religious celebrations indigenous to Bengal, India.Our main Bengali celebrations Durga Puja, Laksmi Puja, and Saraswati Puja were held successfully during the year.Other events also held to promote Bengali culture to our young members. Does The Bengali Cultural Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Bengali Cultural Association. 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 Bengali Cultural Association? The Bengali Cultural Association's website is http://www.bcauk.co.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/278295).