--- title: "The Big Community Grow — check charity number 1169927 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Big Community Grow a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1169927. Education/training charity based in Trowbridge. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-big-community-grow retrieved: 2026-08-24T02:29:28.296Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Big Community Grow is a registered charity (number 1169927) 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; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £2,735 (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 The Big Community Grow? Registered charity number 1169927 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Trowbridge Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £2,735 Website [www.bigcommunitygrow.org](http://www.bigcommunitygrow.org/) ## What does The Big Community Grow do? Main activities include Trowbridge Apple Festival, Garden for Next Generation in Trowbridge Park, CommuniTEA, The BIG Seed Swap, Trowbridge Apple Map, and other one off projects that engage families in growing and cooking their own food and working and enjoying the outdoors.Working in Trowbridge and surrounding area ## What causes is The Big Community Grow registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Big Community Grow yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Big Community Grow 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-big-community-grow&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bigcommunitygrow.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Big Community Grow a legitimate charity? Yes. The Big Community Grow is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1169927) 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 Big Community Grow's charity number? The Big Community Grow's charity number is 1169927. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1169927? Search 1169927 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 Big Community Grow do? Main activities include Trowbridge Apple Festival, Garden for Next Generation in Trowbridge Park, CommuniTEA, The BIG Seed Swap, Trowbridge Apple Map, and other one off projects that engage families in growing and cooking their own food and working and enjoying the outdoors.Working in Trowbridge and surrounding area Does The Big Community Grow have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Big Community Grow. 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 Big Community Grow? The Big Community Grow's website is http://www.bigcommunitygrow.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/1169927).