--- title: "Charles E Riley Fund — check charity number 502708 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Charles E Riley Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 502708. Overseas Aid/famine Relief charity based in Barrowford. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/charles-e-riley-fund retrieved: 2026-08-18T19:05:31.533Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Charles E Riley Fund is a registered charity (number 502708) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: overseas aid/famine relief; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £2,962 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 E Riley Fund? Registered charity number 502708 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Barrowford Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £2,962 ## What does Charles E Riley Fund do? Our charity supports the work of the Parish Church of St Peter Burnley. ## What causes is Charles E Riley Fund registered for? Overseas Aid/famine ReliefReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Charles E Riley Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Charles E Riley Fund 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-e-riley-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Charles E Riley Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. Charles E Riley Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 502708) 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 E Riley Fund's charity number? Charles E Riley Fund's charity number is 502708. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 502708? Search 502708 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 E Riley Fund do? Our charity supports the work of the Parish Church of St Peter Burnley. Does Charles E Riley Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Charles E Riley Fund. 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 E Riley Fund? Charles E Riley Fund 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/502708).