--- title: "The Black Country Net — check charity number 1142412 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Black Country Net a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1142412. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Alpha House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-black-country-net retrieved: 2026-08-24T04:52:44.585Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Black Country Net is a registered charity (number 1142412) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £128,812 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Black Country Net? Registered charity number 1142412 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Alpha House Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £128,812 Website [www.loveblackcountry.org.uk](http://www.loveblackcountry.org.uk/) ## What does The Black Country Net do? Working primarily in the Black Country in the Boroughs of Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton. Promoting church partnership and helping communities by encouraging Business Enterprise, Foodbanks and aid for disadvantaged families ## What causes is The Black Country Net registered for? General Charitable PurposesReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Black Country Net yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Black Country Net 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-black-country-net&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.loveblackcountry.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Black Country Net a legitimate charity? Yes. The Black Country Net is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1142412) 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 Black Country Net's charity number? The Black Country Net's charity number is 1142412. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1142412? Search 1142412 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 Black Country Net do? Working primarily in the Black Country in the Boroughs of Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton. Promoting church partnership and helping communities by encouraging Business Enterprise, Foodbanks and aid for disadvantaged families Does The Black Country Net have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Black Country Net. 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 Black Country Net? The Black Country Net's website is http://www.loveblackcountry.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/1142412).