--- title: "3rd (United Kingdom) Division Welfare Fund — check charity number 247708 | CharityCompare" description: "Is 3rd (United Kingdom) Division Welfare Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 247708. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Picton Barracks. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/3rd-united-kingdom-division-welfare-fund retrieved: 2026-08-18T13:17:21.290Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer 3rd (United Kingdom) Division Welfare Fund is a registered charity (number 247708) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the prevention or relief of poverty; armed forces/emergency service efficiency. Its latest reported income was £204 (year ending 2025-01-31). 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 3rd (United Kingdom) Division Welfare Fund? Registered charity number 247708 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Picton Barracks Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31) £204 ## What does 3rd (United Kingdom) Division Welfare Fund do? Welfare support for serving personnel and families within 3rd UK Division both past and present. ## What causes is 3rd (United Kingdom) Division Welfare Fund registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyArmed Forces/emergency Service Efficiency ## Why is there no Clarity Score for 3rd (United Kingdom) Division Welfare Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. 3rd (United Kingdom) Division Welfare Fund 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=3rd-united-kingdom-division-welfare-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is 3rd (United Kingdom) Division Welfare Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. 3rd (United Kingdom) Division Welfare Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 247708) 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 3rd (United Kingdom) Division Welfare Fund's charity number? 3rd (United Kingdom) Division Welfare Fund's charity number is 247708. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 247708? Search 247708 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 3rd (United Kingdom) Division Welfare Fund do? Welfare support for serving personnel and families within 3rd UK Division both past and present. Does 3rd (United Kingdom) Division Welfare Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for 3rd (United Kingdom) Division Welfare Fund. 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 3rd (United Kingdom) Division Welfare Fund? 3rd (United Kingdom) Division Welfare Fund 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/247708).