Is Community Foundation for Lancashire (Former) a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Community Foundation for Lancashire (Former) as a registered charity (number 1123229) 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 Community Foundation for Lancashire (Former)'s charity number?

Community Foundation for Lancashire (Former)'s charity number is 1123229. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1123229?

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Does Community Foundation for Lancashire (Former) have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Community Foundation for Lancashire (Former)?

Community Foundation for Lancashire (Former)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.lancsfoundation.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

Registered charity · No. 1123229Charitable company

Community Foundation for Lancashire (Former)

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Community Foundation for Lancashire (Former) is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, the prevention or relief of poverty.

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What are the key facts about Community Foundation for Lancashire (Former)?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £0
Registered charity number: 1123229
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Charitable company
Register contact address detail (not service area): Suites 103-114
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.lancsfoundation.org.uk

Quick answer

Community Foundation for Lancashire (Former) (number 1123229) 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 Community Foundation for Lancashire (Former) do?

The Charity is dormant with effect from 1 April 2015, having transferred it's assets to the Community Foundations for Lancashire and Merseyside, charity number 1068887

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Community Foundation for Lancashire (Former)

Answers Community Foundation for Lancashire (Former) 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 Community Foundation for Lancashire (Former) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 17 March 2008
Company number: 06383299 (Companies House)
Also known as: Cfl
Previous names on the register: Community Foundation for Lancashire
Where it says it operates: Lancashire · Blackburn With Darwen · Blackpool

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Other Finance; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

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.

Linked funds and trusts

The register records these funds under parent charity number 1123229. They are not counted as separate charity registrations in this directory. Check each linked record for its purposes.

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Community Foundation for Lancashire Trust (1123229-1)

What causes is Community Foundation for Lancashire (Former) registered for?

General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for Community Foundation for Lancashire (Former) yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Community Foundation for Lancashire (Former). An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Community Foundation for Lancashire (Former)?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Community Foundation for Lancashire (Former) a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Community Foundation for Lancashire (Former) as a registered charity (number 1123229) 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 Community Foundation for Lancashire (Former)'s charity number?: Community Foundation for Lancashire (Former)'s charity number is 1123229. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1123229?: Search 1123229 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 Community Foundation for Lancashire (Former) do?: The Charity is dormant with effect from 1 April 2015, having transferred it's assets to the Community Foundations for Lancashire and Merseyside, charity number 1068887
Does Community Foundation for Lancashire (Former) have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Community Foundation for Lancashire (Former). 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 Community Foundation for Lancashire (Former)?: Community Foundation for Lancashire (Former)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.lancsfoundation.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Community Foundation for Lancashire (Former)?: The register does not record Community Foundation for Lancashire (Former) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Community Foundation for Lancashire (Former) previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Community Foundation for Lancashire (Former): Community Foundation for Lancashire.
When was Community Foundation for Lancashire (Former) registered as a charity?: Community Foundation for Lancashire (Former) was entered on the register on 17 March 2008. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 06383299).

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.