--- title: "The Bovey Community Workshop — check charity number 1209503 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Bovey Community Workshop a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1209503. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Avenue Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-bovey-community-workshop retrieved: 2026-08-24T07:18:38.224Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Bovey Community Workshop is a registered charity (number 1209503) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £2,227 (year ending 2025-04-01). 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 Bovey Community Workshop? Registered charity number 1209503 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Avenue Road Latest income (year ending 2025-04-01) £2,227 ## What does The Bovey Community Workshop do? The Bovey Shed is first and foremost a social refuge where anyone in Bovey Tracey or thesurrounding area can come and have a chat, a cup of tea or coffee and at least a biscuit or two. We meet, we talk, we drink tea. Well, ok, sometimes we put our heads together and create the odd bird box or bee hotel or repair the odd chair or bench and we have fun doing it and we do get some larger projects! ## What causes is The Bovey Community Workshop registered for? General Charitable PurposesDisabilityEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Bovey Community Workshop yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Bovey Community Workshop 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-bovey-community-workshop&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Bovey Community Workshop a legitimate charity? Yes. The Bovey Community Workshop is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1209503) 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 Bovey Community Workshop's charity number? The Bovey Community Workshop's charity number is 1209503. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1209503? Search 1209503 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 Bovey Community Workshop do? The Bovey Shed is first and foremost a social refuge where anyone in Bovey Tracey or thesurrounding area can come and have a chat, a cup of tea or coffee and at least a biscuit or two. We meet, we talk, we drink tea. Well, ok, sometimes we put our heads together and create the odd bird box or bee hotel or repair the odd chair or bench and we have fun doing it and we do get some larger projects! Does The Bovey Community Workshop have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Bovey Community Workshop. 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 Bovey Community Workshop? The Bovey Community Workshop does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1209503).