Is Crosby Friends of the Blind a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Crosby Friends of the Blind as a registered charity (number 235570) 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 Crosby Friends of the Blind's charity number?

Crosby Friends of the Blind's charity number is 235570. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 235570?

Search 235570 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 Crosby Friends of the Blind have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Crosby Friends of the Blind. 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 Crosby Friends of the Blind?

Crosby Friends of the Blind does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Crosby Friends of the Blind registered as a charity?

Crosby Friends of the Blind was entered on the register on 5 August 1964.

Registered charity · No. 235570

Crosby Friends of the Blind

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Crosby Friends of the Blind is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include disability.

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What are the key facts about Crosby Friends of the Blind?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £62
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £838
Registered charity number: 235570
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Liverpool
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

Quick answer

Crosby Friends of the Blind (number 235570) 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 Crosby Friends of the Blind do?

To provide a small annual grant to persons with visual impairments

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Crosby Friends of the Blind

Answers Crosby Friends of the Blind 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 Crosby Friends of the Blind 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 August 1964
Where it says it operates: Sefton

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: People With Disabilities.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals.

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 Crosby Friends of the Blind registered for?

Disability

Why is there no Clarity Score for Crosby Friends of the Blind yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Crosby Friends of the Blind. 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 Crosby Friends of the Blind?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Crosby Friends of the Blind a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Crosby Friends of the Blind as a registered charity (number 235570) 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 Crosby Friends of the Blind's charity number?: Crosby Friends of the Blind's charity number is 235570. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 235570?: Search 235570 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 Crosby Friends of the Blind do?: To provide a small annual grant to persons with visual impairments
Does Crosby Friends of the Blind have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Crosby Friends of the Blind. 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 Crosby Friends of the Blind?: Crosby Friends of the Blind 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 Crosby Friends of the Blind?: The register does not record Crosby Friends of the Blind as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Crosby Friends of the Blind registered as a charity?: Crosby Friends of the Blind was entered on the register on 5 August 1964.

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.