--- title: "The Parish of Basingstoke Down — check charity number 1202279 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Parish of Basingstoke Down a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1202279. Religious Activities charity based in Homesteads Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-parish-of-basingstoke-down retrieved: 2026-08-27T07:05:12.909Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Parish of Basingstoke Down is a registered charity (number 1202279) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities. Its latest reported income was £228,170 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Parish of Basingstoke Down? Registered charity number 1202279 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Homesteads Road Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £228,170 Website [www.parishofbasingstokedown.org.uk](http://www.parishofbasingstokedown.org.uk/) ## What does The Parish of Basingstoke Down do? Religious Activities ## What causes is The Parish of Basingstoke Down registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Parish of Basingstoke Down yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Parish of Basingstoke Down 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-parish-of-basingstoke-down&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.parishofbasingstokedown.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Parish of Basingstoke Down a legitimate charity? Yes. The Parish of Basingstoke Down is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1202279) 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 Parish of Basingstoke Down's charity number? The Parish of Basingstoke Down's charity number is 1202279. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1202279? Search 1202279 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 Parish of Basingstoke Down do? Religious Activities Does The Parish of Basingstoke Down have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Parish of Basingstoke Down. 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 Parish of Basingstoke Down? The Parish of Basingstoke Down's website is http://www.parishofbasingstokedown.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/1202279).