Is Bowls Leicestershire Benevolent Fund a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Bowls Leicestershire Benevolent Fund as a registered charity (number 215632) 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 Bowls Leicestershire Benevolent Fund's charity number?

Bowls Leicestershire Benevolent Fund's charity number is 215632. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 215632?

Search 215632 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 Bowls Leicestershire Benevolent Fund have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bowls Leicestershire Benevolent 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 Bowls Leicestershire Benevolent Fund?

Bowls Leicestershire Benevolent Fund's website listed in our register data is http://www.bowlsleicestershirebenevolentfund.co.uk. 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 Bowls Leicestershire Benevolent Fund previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Bowls Leicestershire Benevolent Fund: Leicestershire Bowling Association Benevolent Fund.

Registered charity · No. 215632

Bowls Leicestershire Benevolent Fund

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Bowls Leicestershire Benevolent Fund is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, amateur sport.

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What are the key facts about Bowls Leicestershire Benevolent Fund?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £3,752
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £78
Registered charity number: 215632
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Loughborough
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.bowlsleicestershirebenevolentfund.co.uk

Quick answer

Bowls Leicestershire Benevolent Fund (number 215632) 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 Bowls Leicestershire Benevolent Fund do?

At the discretion of the Trustees.grants money or gifts to necessitous bowlers who are or have been members of Clubs affiliated to the Association.Makes donations to necessitous dependants of members of Clubs and to other Charities .

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Bowls Leicestershire Benevolent Fund

Answers Bowls Leicestershire Benevolent 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 Bowls Leicestershire Benevolent 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: 27 February 1963
Previous names on the register: Leicestershire Bowling Association Benevolent Fund
Where it says it operates: Leicestershire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old 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 Bowls Leicestershire Benevolent Fund registered for?

General Charitable PurposesAmateur Sport

Why is there no Clarity Score for Bowls Leicestershire Benevolent Fund yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Bowls Leicestershire Benevolent 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bowls Leicestershire Benevolent Fund a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Bowls Leicestershire Benevolent Fund as a registered charity (number 215632) 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 Bowls Leicestershire Benevolent Fund's charity number?: Bowls Leicestershire Benevolent Fund's charity number is 215632. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 215632?: Search 215632 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 Bowls Leicestershire Benevolent Fund do?: At the discretion of the Trustees.grants money or gifts to necessitous bowlers who are or have been members of Clubs affiliated to the Association.Makes donations to necessitous dependants of members of Clubs and to other Charities .
Does Bowls Leicestershire Benevolent Fund have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bowls Leicestershire Benevolent 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 Bowls Leicestershire Benevolent Fund?: Bowls Leicestershire Benevolent Fund's website listed in our register data is http://www.bowlsleicestershirebenevolentfund.co.uk. 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 Bowls Leicestershire Benevolent Fund?: The register does not record Bowls Leicestershire Benevolent Fund as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Bowls Leicestershire Benevolent Fund previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Bowls Leicestershire Benevolent Fund: Leicestershire Bowling Association Benevolent Fund.
When was Bowls Leicestershire Benevolent Fund registered as a charity?: Bowls Leicestershire Benevolent Fund was entered on the register on 27 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.