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title: "Wincanton Cares — check charity number 1210714 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Wincanton Cares a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1210714. Disability charity based in The Balsam Centre. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/wincanton-cares
retrieved: 2026-08-24T15:03:50.839Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Wincanton Cares is a registered charity (number 1210714) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: 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 Wincanton Cares?

Registered charity number

1210714

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

The Balsam Centre

Website

[www.wincantoncares.org](http://www.wincantoncares.org/)

## What does Wincanton Cares do?

Connecting people in the BA9 postcode area with the services they need, particularly Care, Support or Information. To To provide the care that can help people tpromote the physical, emotional, mental & social wellbeing of the residents and to reduce social isolation.To provide the care that can help people to stay in their own homes, avoid social isolation and stay physically and mentally well

## What causes is Wincanton Cares registered for?

Disability

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Wincanton Cares yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Wincanton Cares 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 Wincanton Cares a legitimate charity?

Yes. Wincanton Cares is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1210714) 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 Wincanton Cares's charity number?

Wincanton Cares's charity number is 1210714. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1210714?

Search 1210714 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 Wincanton Cares do?

Connecting people in the BA9 postcode area with the services they need, particularly Care, Support or Information. To To provide the care that can help people tpromote the physical, emotional, mental & social wellbeing of the residents and to reduce social isolation.To provide the care that can help people to stay in their own homes, avoid social isolation and stay physically and mentally well

Does Wincanton Cares have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wincanton Cares. 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 Wincanton Cares?

Wincanton Cares's website is http://www.wincantoncares.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/1210714).