Is Berden Relief in Need Charity a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Berden Relief in Need Charity as a registered charity (number 233973) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Berden Relief in Need Charity's charity number?

Berden Relief in Need Charity's charity number is 233973. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 233973?

Search 233973 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.

Does Berden Relief in Need Charity have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Berden Relief in Need Charity. 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 Berden Relief in Need Charity?

Berden Relief in Need Charity does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Berden Relief in Need Charity registered as a charity?

Berden Relief in Need Charity was entered on the register on 8 June 1983.

Registered charity · No. 233973

Berden Relief in Need Charity

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Berden Relief in Need Charity is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes.

Check official registration

Work at Berden Relief in Need Charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, logo and links.

At a glance · official register

What are the key facts about Berden Relief in Need Charity?

Reported income · year ending 2025-05-31: £578
Reported spending · year ending 2025-05-31: £150
Registered charity number: 233973
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Little London
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

Quick answer

Berden Relief in Need Charity (number 233973) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Berden Relief in Need Charity do?

THE RELIEF OF NEED, HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS FOR PERSONS NORMALLY RESIDENT IN THE PARISH OF BERDEN BY WAY OF EITHER GRANTS OF MONEY OR GIFTS IN KIND WHICH MAY INCLUDE GRANTS TO ANY CHARITABLE INSTITUTION ESTABLISHED FOR THE BENEFIT OF PERSONS QUALIFIED. FUNDS ARE PROVIDE FROM CAPITAL INVESTMENT AND LOCAL FUND RAISING.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Berden Relief in Need Charity

Answers Berden Relief in Need Charity gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Berden Relief in Need Charity as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 8 June 1983
Also known as: Berden Aid Fund; Berden Charities
Where it says it operates: Essex

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Berden Relief in Need Charity registered for?

General Charitable Purposes

Why is there no Clarity Score for Berden Relief in Need Charity yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Berden Relief in Need Charity. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Berden Relief in Need Charity?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

How to read charity accounts · Explore rated charities

Is this your charity?

Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score.

Claim this profile — free

Frequently asked questions

Is Berden Relief in Need Charity a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Berden Relief in Need Charity as a registered charity (number 233973) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Berden Relief in Need Charity's charity number?: Berden Relief in Need Charity's charity number is 233973. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 233973?: Search 233973 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 Berden Relief in Need Charity do?: THE RELIEF OF NEED, HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS FOR PERSONS NORMALLY RESIDENT IN THE PARISH OF BERDEN BY WAY OF EITHER GRANTS OF MONEY OR GIFTS IN KIND WHICH MAY INCLUDE GRANTS TO ANY CHARITABLE INSTITUTION ESTABLISHED FOR THE BENEFIT OF PERSONS QUALIFIED. FUNDS ARE PROVIDE FROM CAPITAL INVESTMENT AND LOCAL FUND RAISING.
Does Berden Relief in Need Charity have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Berden Relief in Need Charity. 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 Berden Relief in Need Charity?: Berden Relief in Need Charity does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Berden Relief in Need Charity?: The register does not record Berden Relief in Need Charity as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Berden Relief in Need Charity registered as a charity?: Berden Relief in Need Charity was entered on the register on 8 June 1983.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.