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Cercle Francais de Winchester is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.
Cercle Francais de Winchester (number 1020086) 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 Cercle Francais de Winchester do?
To advance the education of the public in French language, French literature, french history, and French culture in the City of Winchester and the surrounding region.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Cercle Francais de Winchester
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Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records Cercle Francais de Winchester as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Previous names on the register
Alliance Francaise - Cercle de Winchester; Cercle Francaise de Winchester
Where it says it operates
Hampshire · West Sussex · Wiltshire
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
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 Cercle Francais de Winchester registered for?
Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science
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Is Cercle Francais de Winchester a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Cercle Francais de Winchester as a registered charity (number 1020086) 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 Cercle Francais de Winchester's charity number?
Cercle Francais de Winchester's charity number is 1020086. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Cercle Francais de Winchester do?
To advance the education of the public in French language, French literature, french history, and French culture in the City of Winchester and the surrounding region.
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CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cercle Francais de Winchester. 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 Cercle Francais de Winchester?
Cercle Francais de Winchester's website listed in our register data is http://www.cfwinchester.org.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 Cercle Francais de Winchester?
The register records Cercle Francais de Winchester as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
What was Cercle Francais de Winchester previously called?
The register lists these previous names for Cercle Francais de Winchester: Alliance Francaise - Cercle de Winchester; Cercle Francaise de Winchester.
When was Cercle Francais de Winchester registered as a charity?
Cercle Francais de Winchester was entered on the register on 26 April 1993.