Is Desford Parochial Charities a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Desford Parochial Charities as a registered charity (number 214516) 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 Desford Parochial Charities's charity number?

Desford Parochial Charities's charity number is 214516. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 214516?

Search 214516 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 Desford Parochial Charities have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Desford Parochial Charities. 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 Desford Parochial Charities?

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

When was Desford Parochial Charities registered as a charity?

Desford Parochial Charities was entered on the register on 1 July 1963.

Registered charity · No. 214516

Desford Parochial Charities

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Desford Parochial Charities is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, environment/conservation/heritage.

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What are the key facts about Desford Parochial Charities?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £0
Registered charity number: 214516
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Desford
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

Quick answer

Desford Parochial Charities (number 214516) 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 Desford Parochial Charities do?

Education and training for children and young people. Makes grants to individuals.The charity owns three fields within the parish and it's income is derived from their rental plus other fundraising activities.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Desford Parochial Charities

Answers Desford Parochial Charities 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 Desford Parochial Charities as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 1 July 1963
Also known as: Barns Charity Desford
Where it says it operates: Leicestershire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies.

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.

Linked funds and trusts

The register records these funds under parent charity number 214516. They are not counted as separate charity registrations in this directory. Check each linked record for its purposes.

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What causes is Desford Parochial Charities registered for?

Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Desford Parochial Charities yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Desford Parochial Charities. 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 Desford Parochial Charities?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Desford Parochial Charities a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Desford Parochial Charities as a registered charity (number 214516) 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 Desford Parochial Charities's charity number?: Desford Parochial Charities's charity number is 214516. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 214516?: Search 214516 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 Desford Parochial Charities do?: Education and training for children and young people. Makes grants to individuals.The charity owns three fields within the parish and it's income is derived from their rental plus other fundraising activities.
Does Desford Parochial Charities have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Desford Parochial Charities. 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 Desford Parochial Charities?: Desford Parochial Charities 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 Desford Parochial Charities?: The register does not record Desford Parochial Charities as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Desford Parochial Charities registered as a charity?: Desford Parochial Charities was entered on the register on 1 July 1963.

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.