Is Blackpool Children's Clothing Fund a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Blackpool Children's Clothing Fund as a registered charity (number 215133) 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 Blackpool Children's Clothing Fund's charity number?

Blackpool Children's Clothing Fund's charity number is 215133. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 215133?

Search 215133 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 Blackpool Children's Clothing Fund have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Blackpool Children's Clothing Fund. 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 Blackpool Children's Clothing Fund?

Blackpool Children's Clothing Fund does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

What was Blackpool Children's Clothing Fund previously called?

The register lists these previous names for Blackpool Children's Clothing Fund: The Blackpool Chief Constable's Children's Clothing Fund; The Police (Blackpool) Children's Clothing Fund.

When was Blackpool Children's Clothing Fund registered as a charity?

Blackpool Children's Clothing Fund was entered on the register on 20 February 1963.

Registered charity · No. 215133Trust

Blackpool Children's Clothing Fund

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Blackpool Children's Clothing Fund is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes.

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What are the key facts about Blackpool Children's Clothing Fund?

Reported income · year ending 2026-06-30: £5,403
Reported spending · year ending 2026-06-30: £1,998
Registered charity number: 215133
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust
Register contact address detail (not service area): Blackpool
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

Quick answer

Blackpool Children's Clothing Fund (number 215133) 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 Blackpool Children's Clothing Fund do?

The charity provides school clothing and footwear for disadvantaged children in Blackpool. But for the Fund, these children could remain off school as their parents would otherwise not be able to afford to clothe them. Applications are administered by members of the Student Support Team. When approved, vouchers are issued to be redeemed in participating local retailers and school shop suppliers.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Blackpool Children's Clothing Fund

Answers Blackpool Children's Clothing Fund 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 Blackpool Children's Clothing Fund as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 20 February 1963
Previous names on the register: The Blackpool Chief Constable's Children's Clothing Fund; The Police (Blackpool) Children's Clothing Fund
Where it says it operates: Blackpool

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People.

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 Blackpool Children's Clothing Fund registered for?

General Charitable Purposes

Why is there no Clarity Score for Blackpool Children's Clothing Fund yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Blackpool Children's Clothing Fund. 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 Blackpool Children's Clothing Fund?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Blackpool Children's Clothing Fund a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Blackpool Children's Clothing Fund as a registered charity (number 215133) 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 Blackpool Children's Clothing Fund's charity number?: Blackpool Children's Clothing Fund's charity number is 215133. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 215133?: Search 215133 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 Blackpool Children's Clothing Fund do?: The charity provides school clothing and footwear for disadvantaged children in Blackpool. But for the Fund, these children could remain off school as their parents would otherwise not be able to afford to clothe them. Applications are administered by members of the Student Support Team. When approved, vouchers are issued to be redeemed in participating local retailers and school shop suppliers.
Does Blackpool Children's Clothing Fund have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Blackpool Children's Clothing Fund. 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 Blackpool Children's Clothing Fund?: Blackpool Children's Clothing Fund 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 Blackpool Children's Clothing Fund?: The register does not record Blackpool Children's Clothing Fund as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Blackpool Children's Clothing Fund previously called?: The register lists these previous names for Blackpool Children's Clothing Fund: The Blackpool Chief Constable's Children's Clothing Fund; The Police (Blackpool) Children's Clothing Fund.
When was Blackpool Children's Clothing Fund registered as a charity?: Blackpool Children's Clothing Fund was entered on the register on 20 February 1963.

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.