--- title: "The Coleridge Bus — check charity number 282151 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Coleridge Bus a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 282151. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Kingsbridge. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-coleridge-bus retrieved: 2026-08-25T00:49:05.364Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Coleridge Bus is a registered charity (number 282151) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £14,740 (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 Coleridge Bus? Registered charity number 282151 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Kingsbridge Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £14,740 Website [www.coleridgebus.co.uk](http://www.coleridgebus.co.uk/) ## What does The Coleridge Bus do? Community Bus Service run by volunteers in part of the South Hams district of Devon ## What causes is The Coleridge Bus registered for? General Charitable PurposesOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Coleridge Bus yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Coleridge 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-coleridge-bus&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.coleridgebus.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Coleridge Bus a legitimate charity? Yes. The Coleridge Bus is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 282151) 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 Coleridge Bus's charity number? The Coleridge Bus's charity number is 282151. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 282151? Search 282151 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 Coleridge Bus do? Community Bus Service run by volunteers in part of the South Hams district of Devon Does The Coleridge Bus have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Coleridge 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 Coleridge Bus? The Coleridge Bus's website is http://www.coleridgebus.co.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/282151).