--- title: "Blackburn Ragged School — check charity number 216247 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Blackburn Ragged School a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 216247. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Greenhurst Place. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/blackburn-ragged-school retrieved: 2026-08-18T21:50:02.499Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Blackburn Ragged School is a registered charity (number 216247) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £38,817 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Blackburn Ragged School? Registered charity number 216247 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Greenhurst Place Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £38,817 ## What does Blackburn Ragged School do? To further the religious and other charitable purposes of the United Reformed Church in Blackburn and the surrounding areas and to provide support for the needy children of the borough. During the 2018-2019 year, Blackburn Ragged School has continued to offer Christian worship in both traditional and more exciting ways. ## What causes is Blackburn Ragged School registered for? General Charitable PurposesDisabilityReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Blackburn Ragged School yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Blackburn Ragged School 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=blackburn-ragged-school&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Blackburn Ragged School a legitimate charity? Yes. Blackburn Ragged School is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 216247) 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 Blackburn Ragged School's charity number? Blackburn Ragged School's charity number is 216247. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 216247? Search 216247 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 Blackburn Ragged School do? To further the religious and other charitable purposes of the United Reformed Church in Blackburn and the surrounding areas and to provide support for the needy children of the borough. During the 2018-2019 year, Blackburn Ragged School has continued to offer Christian worship in both traditional and more exciting ways. Does Blackburn Ragged School have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Blackburn Ragged School. 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 Blackburn Ragged School? Blackburn Ragged School 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/216247).