--- title: "Blandford Forum Charities — check charity number 230853 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Blandford Forum Charities a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 230853. Education/training charity based in Barnes Homes Salisbury Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/blandford-forum-charities retrieved: 2026-08-18T20:58:43.501Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Blandford Forum Charities is a registered charity (number 230853) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty; accommodation/housing. Its latest reported income was £305,169 (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 Blandford Forum Charities? Registered charity number 230853 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Barnes Homes Salisbury Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £305,169 ## What does Blandford Forum Charities do? We are an Almshouse Charity providing accommodation for elderly and families in Blandford Forum. We also have and Apprenticing and Education Charity and a Relief in Need. ## What causes is Blandford Forum Charities registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyAccommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Blandford Forum Charities yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Blandford Forum 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](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=blandford-forum-charities&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Blandford Forum Charities a legitimate charity? Yes. Blandford Forum Charities is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 230853) 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 Blandford Forum Charities's charity number? Blandford Forum Charities's charity number is 230853. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 230853? Search 230853 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 Blandford Forum Charities do? We are an Almshouse Charity providing accommodation for elderly and families in Blandford Forum. We also have and Apprenticing and Education Charity and a Relief in Need. Does Blandford Forum Charities have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Blandford Forum 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 Blandford Forum Charities? Blandford Forum 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](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/230853).