--- title: "The Church on the Bus — check charity number 1127468 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Church on the Bus a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1127468. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Walton Back Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-church-on-the-bus retrieved: 2026-08-24T22:23:31.699Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Church on the Bus is a registered charity (number 1127468) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £12,028 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Church on the Bus? Registered charity number 1127468 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Walton Back Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £12,028 Website [www.churchonthebus.org.uk](http://www.churchonthebus.org.uk/) ## What does The Church on the Bus do? Until Oct 2019 we operated a converted library bus but we now work from a church in Chesterfield and a Christian Bookshop in Matlock. We provide food, friendship, clothing, toiletries, sleeping bags, all with prayer when requested, to the homeless and disadvantaged. The food consists of soup, sandwiches, hot drinks, and provisions donated by Greggs. Our dedicated volunteers lead the sessions. ## What causes is The Church on the Bus registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Church on the Bus yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Church on the Bus 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-church-on-the-bus&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.churchonthebus.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Church on the Bus a legitimate charity? Yes. The Church on the Bus is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1127468) 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 Church on the Bus's charity number? The Church on the Bus's charity number is 1127468. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1127468? Search 1127468 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 Church on the Bus do? Until Oct 2019 we operated a converted library bus but we now work from a church in Chesterfield and a Christian Bookshop in Matlock. We provide food, friendship, clothing, toiletries, sleeping bags, all with prayer when requested, to the homeless and disadvantaged. The food consists of soup, sandwiches, hot drinks, and provisions donated by Greggs. Our dedicated volunteers lead the sessions. Does The Church on the Bus have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Church on the Bus. 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 Church on the Bus? The Church on the Bus's website is http://www.churchonthebus.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/1127468).