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title: "Watbus — check charity number 1076729 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Watbus a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1076729. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Wansbeck Business Park. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/watbus
retrieved: 2026-08-23T06:47:41.682Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Watbus is a registered charity (number 1076729) 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; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £958,109 (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 Watbus?

Registered charity number

1076729

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Wansbeck Business Park

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£958,109

Website

[www.watbus.org.uk](http://www.watbus.org.uk/)

## What does Watbus do?

WATBus has been established since 1998 and continues to provide minibus transport to community groups & individuals within Northumberland and throughout the North East of England. WATBike, our other organisation focuses on getting adults back onto bikes for their own health & wellbeing. Both parts of our charity, WATBus & WATBus work together to benefit people who use our service.

## What causes is Watbus registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Watbus yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Watbus 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Watbus a legitimate charity?

Yes. Watbus is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1076729) 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 Watbus's charity number?

Watbus's charity number is 1076729. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1076729?

Search 1076729 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 Watbus do?

WATBus has been established since 1998 and continues to provide minibus transport to community groups & individuals within Northumberland and throughout the North East of England. WATBike, our other organisation focuses on getting adults back onto bikes for their own health & wellbeing. Both parts of our charity, WATBus & WATBus work together to benefit people who use our service.

Does Watbus have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Watbus. 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 Watbus?

Watbus's website is http://www.watbus.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/1076729).