Is Cow Pastures Charity a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Cow Pastures Charity as a registered charity (number 256379) 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 Cow Pastures Charity's charity number?

Cow Pastures Charity's charity number is 256379. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 256379?

Search 256379 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 Cow Pastures Charity have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cow Pastures 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 Cow Pastures Charity?

Cow Pastures Charity does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

What was Cow Pastures Charity previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Cow Pastures Charity: Cow Pastures.

When was Cow Pastures Charity registered as a charity?

Cow Pastures Charity was entered on the register on 5 July 1968.

Registered charity · No. 256379

Cow Pastures Charity

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Cow Pastures Charity 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 Cow Pastures Charity?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £3,189
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £245
Registered charity number: 256379
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Uppingham Road
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

Quick answer

Cow Pastures Charity (number 256379) 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 Cow Pastures Charity do?

Making of grants to alleviate need for residents of East Norton.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Cow Pastures Charity

Answers Cow Pastures 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 Cow Pastures 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: 5 July 1968
Also known as: East Norton Cow Pastures Charity
Previous names on the register: Cow Pastures
Where it says it operates: Leicestershire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Provides Other Finance.

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 Cow Pastures Charity registered for?

General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for Cow Pastures Charity yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Cow Pastures Charity. 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 Cow Pastures Charity?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cow Pastures Charity a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Cow Pastures Charity as a registered charity (number 256379) 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 Cow Pastures Charity's charity number?: Cow Pastures Charity's charity number is 256379. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 256379?: Search 256379 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 Cow Pastures Charity do?: Making of grants to alleviate need for residents of East Norton.
Does Cow Pastures Charity have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cow Pastures 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 Cow Pastures Charity?: Cow Pastures 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 Cow Pastures Charity?: The register does not record Cow Pastures Charity as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Cow Pastures Charity previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Cow Pastures Charity: Cow Pastures.
When was Cow Pastures Charity registered as a charity?: Cow Pastures Charity was entered on the register on 5 July 1968.

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.