Is Charles Ballam's Charity a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Charles Ballam's Charity as a registered charity (number 234440) 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 Charles Ballam's Charity's charity number?

Charles Ballam's Charity's charity number is 234440. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 234440?

Search 234440 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 Charles Ballam's Charity have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Charles Ballam's Charity. 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 Charles Ballam's Charity?

Charles Ballam's Charity does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Charles Ballam's Charity registered as a charity?

Charles Ballam's Charity was entered on the register on 27 May 1964.

Registered charity · No. 234440

Charles Ballam's Charity

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Charles Ballam's Charity is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives.

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What are the key facts about Charles Ballam's Charity?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-05: £5,021
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-05: £4,133
Registered charity number: 234440
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Upton
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

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Charles Ballam's Charity (number 234440) 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 Charles Ballam's Charity do?

We are a church based charity which provides financial support to people in the Lytchett Minster & Upton area, who are disadvantaged.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Charles Ballam's Charity

Answers Charles Ballam's Charity 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 Charles Ballam's Charity 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 May 1964
Also known as: The Charles Ballam Charity Trust
Where it says it operates: Dorset · Poole

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; 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 Charles Ballam's Charity registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

Why is there no Clarity Score for Charles Ballam's Charity yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Charles Ballam's Charity a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Charles Ballam's Charity as a registered charity (number 234440) 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 Charles Ballam's Charity's charity number?: Charles Ballam's Charity's charity number is 234440. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 234440?: Search 234440 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 Charles Ballam's Charity do?: We are a church based charity which provides financial support to people in the Lytchett Minster & Upton area, who are disadvantaged.
Does Charles Ballam's Charity have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Charles Ballam's Charity. 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 Charles Ballam's Charity?: Charles Ballam's Charity does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Charles Ballam's Charity?: The register does not record Charles Ballam's Charity as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Charles Ballam's Charity registered as a charity?: Charles Ballam's Charity was entered on the register on 27 May 1964.

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.