Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record Desford Parochial Charities (Apprenticing and Educational) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Registered charity · No. 527987
Desford Parochial Charities (Apprenticing and Educational)
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Desford Parochial Charities (Apprenticing and Educational) is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, environment/conservation/heritage.
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At a glance · official register
What are the key facts about Desford Parochial Charities (Apprenticing and Educational)?
- Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31
- £3,626
- Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31
- £7,633
- Registered charity number
- 527987
- 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 (Apprenticing and Educational) (number 527987) 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 (Apprenticing and Educational) do?
Education and training for children and young people, make grants to individuals.Income is derived from renting out 3 fields within the parish, plus family activities in the fields and nature walks and a variety of fund raising activities.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Desford Parochial Charities (Apprenticing and Educational)
Answers Desford Parochial Charities (Apprenticing and Educational) 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”.
Registration details
- Registered as a charity
- Also known as
- Barn's Charity Desford
- Previous names on the register
- Desford Parochial Charities
- 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 527987. They are not counted as separate charity registrations in this directory. Check each linked record for its purposes.
What causes is Desford Parochial Charities (Apprenticing and Educational) registered for?
Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage
Why is there no Clarity Score for Desford Parochial Charities (Apprenticing and Educational) yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Desford Parochial Charities (Apprenticing and Educational). 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 (Apprenticing and Educational)?
- 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Desford Parochial Charities (Apprenticing and Educational) a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Desford Parochial Charities (Apprenticing and Educational) as a registered charity (number 527987) 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 (Apprenticing and Educational)'s charity number?
- Desford Parochial Charities (Apprenticing and Educational)'s charity number is 527987. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 527987?
- Search 527987 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 (Apprenticing and Educational) do?
- Education and training for children and young people, make grants to individuals.Income is derived from renting out 3 fields within the parish, plus family activities in the fields and nature walks and a variety of fund raising activities.
- Does Desford Parochial Charities (Apprenticing and Educational) have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Desford Parochial Charities (Apprenticing and Educational). 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 (Apprenticing and Educational)?
- Desford Parochial Charities (Apprenticing and Educational) 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 (Apprenticing and Educational)?
- The register does not record Desford Parochial Charities (Apprenticing and Educational) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
- What was Desford Parochial Charities (Apprenticing and Educational) previously called?
- The register lists this previous name for Desford Parochial Charities (Apprenticing and Educational): Desford Parochial Charities.
- When was Desford Parochial Charities (Apprenticing and Educational) registered as a charity?
- Desford Parochial Charities (Apprenticing and Educational) was entered on the register on 23 October 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.