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title: "Vale of Neath Baby Basics — check charity number 1209655 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Vale of Neath Baby Basics a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1209655. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Glynneath. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/vale-of-neath-baby-basics
retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:32:46.524Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Vale of Neath Baby Basics is a registered charity (number 1209655) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; disability. 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 Vale of Neath Baby Basics?

Registered charity number

1209655

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Glynneath

Website

[www.valeofneathbabybasics.org](https://www.valeofneathbabybasics.org/)

## What does Vale of Neath Baby Basics do?

To prevent or relieve poverty among economically disadvantaged individuals and families in Neath Port Talbot and surrounding areas. This initiative provides essential items such as equipment, clothing, and toiletries to those with newborns, establishing a baby bank as a distribution centre. It collaborates with local healthcare professionals to identify families in need.

## What causes is Vale of Neath Baby Basics registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Vale of Neath Baby Basics yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Vale of Neath Baby Basics 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Vale of Neath Baby Basics a legitimate charity?

Yes. Vale of Neath Baby Basics is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1209655) 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 Vale of Neath Baby Basics's charity number?

Vale of Neath Baby Basics's charity number is 1209655. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1209655?

Search 1209655 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 Vale of Neath Baby Basics do?

To prevent or relieve poverty among economically disadvantaged individuals and families in Neath Port Talbot and surrounding areas. This initiative provides essential items such as equipment, clothing, and toiletries to those with newborns, establishing a baby bank as a distribution centre. It collaborates with local healthcare professionals to identify families in need.

Does Vale of Neath Baby Basics have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Vale of Neath Baby Basics. 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 Vale of Neath Baby Basics?

Vale of Neath Baby Basics's website is https://www.valeofneathbabybasics.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](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/1209655).