Is East Lancashire Community Foundation a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists East Lancashire Community Foundation as a registered charity (number 1217710) 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 East Lancashire Community Foundation's charity number?

East Lancashire Community Foundation's charity number is 1217710. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1217710?

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Does East Lancashire Community Foundation have reviews and complaints?

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Registered charity · No. 1217710CIORamsgreave Drive

East Lancashire Community Foundation

East Lancashire Community Foundation is a registered charity in England & Wales working in disability, amateur sport, based in Ramsgreave Drive.

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East Lancashire Community Foundation is listed as a registered charity (number 1217710) 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: disability; amateur sport. 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 East Lancashire Community Foundation?

Registered charity number: 1217710
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: CIO
Register contact locality (not service coverage): Ramsgreave Drive

What does East Lancashire Community Foundation do?

We deliver rugby union and multi-sport programmes across East Lancashire, including school tag rugby (incl. SEND-inclusive sessions), Rugratz, Walking Rugby for over-50s, and multi-sport holiday camps, promoting physical health for all ages. Our Rugby Pathway Programme gives disadvantaged young people funded club memberships, kit and travel, supporting their development and inclusion.

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 Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

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 East Lancashire Community Foundation registered for?

DisabilityAmateur Sport

Why is there no Clarity Score for East Lancashire Community Foundation yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. East Lancashire Community Foundation 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

What should you check before donating to East Lancashire Community Foundation?

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Frequently asked questions

Is East Lancashire Community Foundation a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists East Lancashire Community Foundation as a registered charity (number 1217710) 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 East Lancashire Community Foundation's charity number?: East Lancashire Community Foundation's charity number is 1217710. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1217710?: Search 1217710 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 East Lancashire Community Foundation do?: We deliver rugby union and multi-sport programmes across East Lancashire, including school tag rugby (incl. SEND-inclusive sessions), Rugratz, Walking Rugby for over-50s, and multi-sport holiday camps, promoting physical health for all ages. Our Rugby Pathway Programme gives disadvantaged young people funded club memberships, kit and travel, supporting their development and inclusion.
Does East Lancashire Community Foundation have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for East Lancashire Community Foundation. 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 East Lancashire Community Foundation?: East Lancashire Community Foundation 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.