--- title: "Chairman of the Council's Fund for Returning Prisoners of War — check charity number 243657 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Chairman of the Council's Fund for Returning Prisoners of War a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 243657. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/chairman-of-the-council-s-fund-for-returning-prisoners-of-war retrieved: 2026-08-18T15:17:44.782Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Chairman of the Council's Fund for Returning Prisoners of War is a registered charity (number 243657) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. 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 Chairman of the Council's Fund for Returning Prisoners of War? Registered charity number 243657 Status Registered (active) ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Chairman of the Council's Fund for Returning Prisoners of War yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Chairman of the Council's Fund for Returning Prisoners of War 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=chairman-of-the-council-s-fund-for-returning-prisoners-of-war&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Chairman of the Council's Fund for Returning Prisoners of War a legitimate charity? Yes. Chairman of the Council's Fund for Returning Prisoners of War is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 243657) 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 Chairman of the Council's Fund for Returning Prisoners of War's charity number? Chairman of the Council's Fund for Returning Prisoners of War's charity number is 243657. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 243657? Search 243657 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 Chairman of the Council's Fund for Returning Prisoners of War do? Chairman of the Council's Fund for Returning Prisoners of War is a registered charity in England and Wales. See its official register entry for details of its activities. Does Chairman of the Council's Fund for Returning Prisoners of War have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Chairman of the Council's Fund for Returning Prisoners of War. 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 Chairman of the Council's Fund for Returning Prisoners of War? Chairman of the Council's Fund for Returning Prisoners of War 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/243657).