Is Elford Relief in Need Charity a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Elford Relief in Need Charity as a registered charity (number 218468) 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 Elford Relief in Need Charity's charity number?

Elford Relief in Need Charity's charity number is 218468. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 218468?

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Does Elford Relief in Need Charity have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Elford Relief in Need Charity?

Elford Relief in Need Charity does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

What was Elford Relief in Need Charity previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Elford Relief in Need Charity: The Elford Charities.

When was Elford Relief in Need Charity registered as a charity?

Elford Relief in Need Charity was entered on the register on 18 November 1984.

Registered charity · No. 218468

Elford Relief in Need Charity

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Elford Relief in Need Charity is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include religious activities.

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What are the key facts about Elford Relief in Need Charity?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £48
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £76
Registered charity number: 218468
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Lichfield
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

Quick answer

Elford Relief in Need Charity (number 218468) 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 Elford Relief in Need Charity do?

Considers requests for financial assistance to the local School and organisations located in Elford and makes modest grants in approved cases.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Elford Relief in Need Charity

Answers Elford Relief in Need Charity 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 Elford Relief in Need Charity as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 18 November 1984
Previous names on the register: The Elford Charities
Where it says it operates: Staffordshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations.

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 Elford Relief in Need Charity registered for?

Religious Activities

Why is there no Clarity Score for Elford Relief in Need Charity yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Elford Relief in Need Charity a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Elford Relief in Need Charity as a registered charity (number 218468) 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 Elford Relief in Need Charity's charity number?: Elford Relief in Need Charity's charity number is 218468. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 218468?: Search 218468 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 Elford Relief in Need Charity do?: Considers requests for financial assistance to the local School and organisations located in Elford and makes modest grants in approved cases.
Does Elford Relief in Need Charity have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Elford Relief in Need Charity. 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 Elford Relief in Need Charity?: Elford Relief in Need Charity 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 Elford Relief in Need Charity?: The register does not record Elford Relief in Need Charity as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Elford Relief in Need Charity previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Elford Relief in Need Charity: The Elford Charities.
When was Elford Relief in Need Charity registered as a charity?: Elford Relief in Need Charity was entered on the register on 18 November 1984.

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.