--- title: "Charity of Richard Berry — check charity number 252701 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Charity of Richard Berry a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 252701. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in 52 Derby Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/charity-of-richard-berry retrieved: 2026-08-18T20:08:19.445Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Charity of Richard Berry is a registered charity (number 252701) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty. 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 Charity of Richard Berry? Registered charity number 252701 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 52 Derby Street ## What does Charity of Richard Berry do? Providing articles of food, clothing and bedding for the aged & poor residing in Skelmersdale at or about Christmas time. ## What causes is Charity of Richard Berry registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Charity of Richard Berry yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Charity of Richard Berry 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=charity-of-richard-berry&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Charity of Richard Berry a legitimate charity? Yes. Charity of Richard Berry is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 252701) 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 Charity of Richard Berry's charity number? Charity of Richard Berry's charity number is 252701. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 252701? Search 252701 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 Charity of Richard Berry do? Providing articles of food, clothing and bedding for the aged & poor residing in Skelmersdale at or about Christmas time. Does Charity of Richard Berry have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Charity of Richard Berry. 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 Charity of Richard Berry? Charity of Richard Berry 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/252701).