--- title: "Bainton Poor's Estate — check charity number 256238 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bainton Poor's Estate a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 256238. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Stamford. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bainton-poor-s-estate retrieved: 2026-08-18T04:03:34.317Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bainton Poor's Estate is a registered charity (number 256238) 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 £4,285 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Bainton Poor's Estate? Registered charity number 256238 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Stamford Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £4,285 ## What does Bainton Poor's Estate do? Relief of PovertyElderly/Old PeopleProvides buildings/facilities/open space ## What causes is Bainton Poor's Estate registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bainton Poor's Estate yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bainton Poor's Estate 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=bainton-poor-s-estate&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bainton Poor's Estate a legitimate charity? Yes. Bainton Poor's Estate is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 256238) 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 Bainton Poor's Estate's charity number? Bainton Poor's Estate's charity number is 256238. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 256238? Search 256238 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 Bainton Poor's Estate do? Relief of PovertyElderly/Old PeopleProvides buildings/facilities/open space Does Bainton Poor's Estate have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bainton Poor's Estate. 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 Bainton Poor's Estate? Bainton Poor's Estate 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/256238).