--- title: "Charles Ballam's Charity — check charity number 234440 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Charles Ballam's Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 234440. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Upton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/charles-ballam-s-charity retrieved: 2026-08-18T19:09:16.330Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Charles Ballam's Charity is a registered charity (number 234440) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £5,021 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Charles Ballam's Charity? Registered charity number 234440 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Upton Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £5,021 ## 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. ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Charles Ballam's Charity 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=charles-ballam-s-charity&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Charles Ballam's Charity a legitimate charity? Yes. Charles Ballam's Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 234440) 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 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. 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/234440).