--- title: "Deputy's Gift Fund — charity 271709" description: "Deputy's Gift Fund (charity 271709). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/deputy-s-gift-fund retrieved: 2026-09-22T09:07:37.243Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Deputy's Gift Fund is listed as a registered charity (number 271709) in the Charity Commission for England and Wales data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; religious activities; recreation. Its latest reported income was £5,252 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset. ## What are the key facts about Deputy's Gift Fund? Registered charity number 271709 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact locality (not service coverage) Brightlingsea Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £5,252 ## What does Deputy's Gift Fund do? Main purpose is to provide a Christmas day lunch and party for residents of Brightlingsea who as individuals, couples or families may otherwise be on their own. Also for the same group to provide local outings, tea parties and visits to local theatre productions.Charitable support for other Brightlingsea Groups and/or Individuals is at the Deputy's discretion ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Provides Other Finance; Provides Human Resources; Provides Services; Other Charitable Activities. Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-09-08. 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 Deputy's Gift Fund registered for? General Charitable PurposesReligious ActivitiesRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Deputy's Gift Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Deputy's Gift 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. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Deputy's Gift Fund? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Provided by the charity Supporting public source ## 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=deputy-s-gift-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Deputy's Gift Fund a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Deputy's Gift Fund as a registered charity (number 271709) 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 Deputy's Gift Fund's charity number? Deputy's Gift Fund's charity number is 271709. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 271709? Search 271709 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 Deputy's Gift Fund do? Main purpose is to provide a Christmas day lunch and party for residents of Brightlingsea who as individuals, couples or families may otherwise be on their own. Also for the same group to provide local outings, tea parties and visits to local theatre productions.Charitable support for other Brightlingsea Groups and/or Individuals is at the Deputy's discretion Does Deputy's Gift Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Deputy's Gift 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 Deputy's Gift Fund? Deputy's Gift 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 2026-09-08, 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/charity-details/?regId=271709&subId=0).