--- title: "Cratfield Care Fund — check charity number 258263 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Cratfield Care Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 258263. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Church Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cratfield-care-fund retrieved: 2026-08-19T16:48:11.629Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Cratfield Care Fund is a registered charity (number 258263) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £1,710 (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 Cratfield Care Fund? Registered charity number 258263 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Church Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,710 ## 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. ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cratfield Care 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=cratfield-care-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Cratfield Care Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. Cratfield Care Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 258263) 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 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. 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/258263).