--- title: "The Bosco Centre — check charity number 1157639 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Bosco Centre a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1157639. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 281 Jamaica Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-bosco-centre retrieved: 2026-08-24T11:09:24.394Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Bosco Centre is a registered charity (number 1157639) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £1,890,347 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Bosco Centre? Registered charity number 1157639 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 281 Jamaica Road Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £1,890,347 Website [www.boscocentre.ac.uk](http://www.boscocentre.ac.uk/) ## What does The Bosco Centre do? a nursery for children from 4months to rising 5year olds An after school junior club from 5-11 year olds a youth club for 12-16year olds a vocational college for 15 year olds and over Objective information advice and guidance for all ages ## What causes is The Bosco Centre registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Bosco Centre yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Bosco Centre 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-bosco-centre&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.boscocentre.ac.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Bosco Centre a legitimate charity? Yes. The Bosco Centre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1157639) 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 Bosco Centre's charity number? The Bosco Centre's charity number is 1157639. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1157639? Search 1157639 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 Bosco Centre do? a nursery for children from 4months to rising 5year olds An after school junior club from 5-11 year olds a youth club for 12-16year olds a vocational college for 15 year olds and over Objective information advice and guidance for all ages Does The Bosco Centre have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Bosco Centre. 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 Bosco Centre? The Bosco Centre's website is http://www.boscocentre.ac.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/1157639).