Is C.b.l. Charity Fund a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists C.b.l. Charity Fund as a registered charity (number 285786) 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 C.b.l. Charity Fund's charity number?

C.b.l. Charity Fund's charity number is 285786. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 285786?

Search 285786 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 C.b.l. Charity Fund have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for C.b.l. Charity 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 C.b.l. Charity Fund?

C.b.l. Charity Fund's website listed in our register data is http://n.a. 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 C.b.l. Charity Fund previously called?

The register lists this previous name for C.b.l. Charity Fund: Chancery Bar Lodge No 2456.

When was C.b.l. Charity Fund registered as a charity?

C.b.l. Charity Fund was entered on the register on 6 January 1983.

Registered charity · No. 285786

C.b.l. Charity Fund

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

C.b.l. Charity 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 C.b.l. Charity Fund?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31: £150
Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31: £0
Registered charity number: 285786
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): 12 New Square
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: n.a

Quick answer

C.b.l. Charity Fund (number 285786) 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 C.b.l. Charity Fund do?

Holds meetings 3 times a year for members & guests.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for C.b.l. Charity Fund

Answers C.b.l. Charity 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 C.b.l. Charity 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: 6 January 1983
Also known as: C B L Charity Fund; Cbl Charity Fund
Previous names on the register: Chancery Bar Lodge No 2456
Where it says it operates: Throughout London

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations.

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 C.b.l. Charity Fund registered for?

General Charitable Purposes

Why is there no Clarity Score for C.b.l. Charity Fund yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score C.b.l. Charity 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 C.b.l. Charity Fund?

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Frequently asked questions

Is C.b.l. Charity Fund a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists C.b.l. Charity Fund as a registered charity (number 285786) 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 C.b.l. Charity Fund's charity number?: C.b.l. Charity Fund's charity number is 285786. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 285786?: Search 285786 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 C.b.l. Charity Fund do?: Holds meetings 3 times a year for members & guests.
Does C.b.l. Charity Fund have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for C.b.l. Charity 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 C.b.l. Charity Fund?: C.b.l. Charity Fund's website listed in our register data is http://n.a. 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 C.b.l. Charity Fund?: The register does not record C.b.l. Charity Fund as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was C.b.l. Charity Fund previously called?: The register lists this previous name for C.b.l. Charity Fund: Chancery Bar Lodge No 2456.
When was C.b.l. Charity Fund registered as a charity?: C.b.l. Charity Fund was entered on the register on 6 January 1983.

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.