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Registered charity · No. 1126557Charitable companyBrighton

The Wonderbus

The Wonderbus is a registered charity in England & Wales working in the prevention or relief of poverty, arts/culture/heritage/science, recreation, based in Brighton.

Quick answer

The Wonderbus is a registered charity (number 1126557) 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; arts/culture/heritage/science; recreation. 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 Wonderbus?

Registered charity number
1126557
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Charitable company
Location
Brighton

What does The Wonderbus do?

To provide transport to, and entry to, theatrical events and entertainments for elderly and disadvantaged members of the community. To provide services free of charge to those elderly and disadvantaged members of the community ancillary to the provision of transport and entry to events including food and drink and any other entertainments.

What causes is The Wonderbus registered for?

The Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyArts/culture/heritage/scienceRecreation

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Wonderbus yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Wonderbus 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Wonderbus a legitimate charity?
Yes. The Wonderbus is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1126557) 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 Wonderbus's charity number?
The Wonderbus's charity number is 1126557. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1126557?
Search 1126557 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 Wonderbus do?
To provide transport to, and entry to, theatrical events and entertainments for elderly and disadvantaged members of the community. To provide services free of charge to those elderly and disadvantaged members of the community ancillary to the provision of transport and entry to events including food and drink and any other entertainments.
Does The Wonderbus have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Wonderbus. 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 Wonderbus?
The Wonderbus's website is http://www.thewonderbus.org — 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.