--- title: "Woking Besom — check charity number 1157504 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Woking Besom a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1157504. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Bagshot Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/woking-besom retrieved: 2026-08-24T19:03:07.645Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Woking Besom is a registered charity (number 1157504) 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. Its latest reported income was £18,966 (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 Woking Besom? Registered charity number 1157504 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Bagshot Road Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £18,966 ## What does Woking Besom do? Encouraging the donation of household furniture and furnishings and distributing them free of charge to persons referred by Social Services and Housing departments of local authorities in the Woking area as persons in need of them. Also co-ordinating resources for local churches to undertake free of charge short term decorating and gardening projects at the homes of the persons referred to above. ## What causes is Woking Besom registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Woking Besom yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Woking Besom 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=woking-besom&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Woking Besom a legitimate charity? Yes. Woking Besom is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1157504) 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 Woking Besom's charity number? Woking Besom's charity number is 1157504. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1157504? Search 1157504 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 Woking Besom do? Encouraging the donation of household furniture and furnishings and distributing them free of charge to persons referred by Social Services and Housing departments of local authorities in the Woking area as persons in need of them. Also co-ordinating resources for local churches to undertake free of charge short term decorating and gardening projects at the homes of the persons referred to above. Does Woking Besom have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Woking Besom. 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 Woking Besom? Woking Besom does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1157504).