Is Cratfield Care Fund a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Cratfield Care Fund as a registered charity (number 258263) 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 Cratfield Care Fund's charity number?

Cratfield Care Fund's charity number is 258263. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 258263?

Search 258263 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 Cratfield Care Fund have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cratfield Care 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 Cratfield Care Fund?

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

What was Cratfield Care Fund previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Cratfield Care Fund: Cratfield Town Estate Poor's Branch.

When was Cratfield Care Fund registered as a charity?

Cratfield Care Fund was entered on the register on 2 April 1969.

Registered charity · No. 258263

Cratfield Care Fund

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Cratfield Care Fund 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 Cratfield Care Fund?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £1,710
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £500
Registered charity number: 258263
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Church Road
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

Quick answer

Cratfield Care Fund (number 258263) 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 Cratfield Care Fund do?

The Cratfield Care Fund aims to provide financial support for deserving and necessitous persons in the village (as specified in the Scheme of 1901). Funds from this Charity might typically be used to benefit residents in the village experiencing financial hardship possibly brought on by unusual circumstances such as a period of ill health.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Cratfield Care Fund

Answers Cratfield Care Fund 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 Cratfield Care Fund as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 2 April 1969
Previous names on the register: Cratfield Town Estate Poor's Branch
Where it says it operates: Suffolk

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities.

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 Cratfield Care Fund registered for?

General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for Cratfield Care Fund yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Cratfield Care Fund. 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 Cratfield Care Fund?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cratfield Care Fund a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Cratfield Care Fund as a registered charity (number 258263) 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 Cratfield Care Fund's charity number?: Cratfield Care Fund's charity number is 258263. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 258263?: Search 258263 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 Cratfield Care Fund do?: The Cratfield Care Fund aims to provide financial support for deserving and necessitous persons in the village (as specified in the Scheme of 1901). Funds from this Charity might typically be used to benefit residents in the village experiencing financial hardship possibly brought on by unusual circumstances such as a period of ill health.
Does Cratfield Care Fund have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cratfield Care 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 Cratfield Care Fund?: Cratfield Care Fund 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 Cratfield Care Fund?: The register does not record Cratfield Care Fund as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Cratfield Care Fund previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Cratfield Care Fund: Cratfield Town Estate Poor's Branch.
When was Cratfield Care Fund registered as a charity?: Cratfield Care Fund was entered on the register on 2 April 1969.

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.