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title: "The Central Association of Bee-Keepers — check charity number 278710 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Central Association of Bee-Keepers a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 278710. Education/training charity based in Chorleywood. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-central-association-of-bee-keepers
retrieved: 2026-08-24T19:07:17.644Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Central Association of Bee-Keepers is a registered charity (number 278710) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; animals; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £7,075 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Central Association of Bee-Keepers?

Registered charity number

278710

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Chorleywood

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£7,075

Website

[www.cabk.org.uk](http://www.cabk.org.uk/)

## What does The Central Association of Bee-Keepers do?

Run lecture programmes with topics covering beekeeping, bees, and other social insects.Publish some of these lectures as booklets.

## What causes is The Central Association of Bee-Keepers registered for?

Education/trainingAnimalsEnvironment/conservation/heritage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Central Association of Bee-Keepers yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Central Association of Bee-Keepers 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.
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[Visit charity website](http://www.cabk.org.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is The Central Association of Bee-Keepers a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Central Association of Bee-Keepers is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 278710) 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 Central Association of Bee-Keepers's charity number?

The Central Association of Bee-Keepers's charity number is 278710. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 278710?

Search 278710 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 Central Association of Bee-Keepers do?

Run lecture programmes with topics covering beekeeping, bees, and other social insects.Publish some of these lectures as booklets.

Does The Central Association of Bee-Keepers have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Central Association of Bee-Keepers. 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 Central Association of Bee-Keepers?

The Central Association of Bee-Keepers's website is http://www.cabk.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/278710).