Is Bishops Charity Fund (Lincoln) a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Bishops Charity Fund (Lincoln) as a registered charity (number 1022582) 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 Bishops Charity Fund (Lincoln)'s charity number?

Bishops Charity Fund (Lincoln)'s charity number is 1022582. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1022582?

Search 1022582 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 Bishops Charity Fund (Lincoln) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bishops Charity Fund (Lincoln). 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 Bishops Charity Fund (Lincoln)?

Bishops Charity Fund (Lincoln)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.lincoln.anglican.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

What was Bishops Charity Fund (Lincoln) previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Bishops Charity Fund (Lincoln): Bishop of Lincoln's Discretionary Fund.

When was Bishops Charity Fund (Lincoln) registered as a charity?

Bishops Charity Fund (Lincoln) was entered on the register on 15 June 1993.

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Bishops Charity Fund (Lincoln)

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Bishops Charity Fund (Lincoln) is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include religious activities.

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What are the key facts about Bishops Charity Fund (Lincoln)?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31: £2,105
Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31: £966
Registered charity number: 1022582
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust
Register contact address detail (not service area): Minster Yard
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.lincoln.anglican.org

Quick answer

Bishops Charity Fund (Lincoln) (number 1022582) 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 Bishops Charity Fund (Lincoln) do?

Provide financial and pastoral assistance to clergy, ministers and their families, serving in the Lincoln Diocese.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Bishops Charity Fund (Lincoln)

Answers Bishops Charity Fund (Lincoln) 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 Bishops Charity Fund (Lincoln) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 15 June 1993
Previous names on the register: Bishop of Lincoln's Discretionary Fund
Where it says it operates: Lincolnshire

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 Bishops Charity Fund (Lincoln) registered for?

Religious Activities

Why is there no Clarity Score for Bishops Charity Fund (Lincoln) yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Bishops Charity Fund (Lincoln). 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 Bishops Charity Fund (Lincoln)?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bishops Charity Fund (Lincoln) a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Bishops Charity Fund (Lincoln) as a registered charity (number 1022582) 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 Bishops Charity Fund (Lincoln)'s charity number?: Bishops Charity Fund (Lincoln)'s charity number is 1022582. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1022582?: Search 1022582 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 Bishops Charity Fund (Lincoln) do?: Provide financial and pastoral assistance to clergy, ministers and their families, serving in the Lincoln Diocese.
Does Bishops Charity Fund (Lincoln) have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bishops Charity Fund (Lincoln). 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 Bishops Charity Fund (Lincoln)?: Bishops Charity Fund (Lincoln)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.lincoln.anglican.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Bishops Charity Fund (Lincoln)?: The register does not record Bishops Charity Fund (Lincoln) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Bishops Charity Fund (Lincoln) previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Bishops Charity Fund (Lincoln): Bishop of Lincoln's Discretionary Fund.
When was Bishops Charity Fund (Lincoln) registered as a charity?: Bishops Charity Fund (Lincoln) was entered on the register on 15 June 1993.

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.