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Registered charity · No. 217686St. James Centre

Birkenhead Relief in Sickness Charities

Birkenhead Relief in Sickness Charities is a registered charity in England & Wales working in the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, based in St. James Centre.

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Birkenhead Relief in Sickness Charities is a registered charity (number 217686) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £15,000 (year ending 2020-03-31). 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 Birkenhead Relief in Sickness Charities?

Registered charity number
217686
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Other
Location
St. James Centre
Latest income (year ending 2020-03-31)
£15,000

What does Birkenhead Relief in Sickness Charities do?

The fund provides one-off grants of up to -ú250 to people living in the old borough of Birkenhead on a low income and with a long-term sickness. The grants must be used to purchase essential items. Clients must be referred by a third party such as a health visitor, social worker, advocate etc. and must provide evidence of their sickness and attend an interview with the fund administrator.

What causes is Birkenhead Relief in Sickness Charities registered for?

The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for Birkenhead Relief in Sickness Charities yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Birkenhead Relief in Sickness Charities 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Birkenhead Relief in Sickness Charities a legitimate charity?
Yes. Birkenhead Relief in Sickness Charities is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 217686) 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 Birkenhead Relief in Sickness Charities's charity number?
Birkenhead Relief in Sickness Charities's charity number is 217686. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 217686?
Search 217686 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 Birkenhead Relief in Sickness Charities do?
The fund provides one-off grants of up to -ú250 to people living in the old borough of Birkenhead on a low income and with a long-term sickness. The grants must be used to purchase essential items. Clients must be referred by a third party such as a health visitor, social worker, advocate etc. and must provide evidence of their sickness and attend an interview with the fund administrator.
Does Birkenhead Relief in Sickness Charities have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Birkenhead Relief in Sickness Charities. 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 Birkenhead Relief in Sickness Charities?
Birkenhead Relief in Sickness Charities 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.