Is Ilchester and District Community Association a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Ilchester and District Community Association as a registered charity (number 285483) 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 Ilchester and District Community Association's charity number?

Ilchester and District Community Association's charity number is 285483. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 285483?

Search 285483 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 Ilchester and District Community Association have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Ilchester and District Community Association?

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Registered charity · No. 285483

Ilchester and District Community Association

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Ilchester and District Community Association is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes.

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What are the key facts about Ilchester and District Community Association?

Reported income · year ending 2026-04-05: £3,996
Reported spending · year ending 2026-04-05: £6,729
Registered charity number: 285483
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): High Street
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

Quick answer

Ilchester and District Community Association (number 285483) 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 Ilchester and District Community Association do?

IDCA currently funds & organises the village street fair, craft & produce show and Christmas fair. We produce the village newsletter on a bi-monthly basis to over 1200 homes. We donate money to help other organisations within the village such as Guides, Scouts, Youth Parish Council, Tots Groups etc.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Ilchester and District Community Association

Answers Ilchester and District Community Association 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 Ilchester and District Community Association as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 11 October 1982
Also known as: Idca
Where it says it operates: Somerset

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Other Finance; Other Charitable Activities.

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 Ilchester and District Community Association registered for?

General Charitable Purposes

Why is there no Clarity Score for Ilchester and District Community Association yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Ilchester and District Community Association. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ilchester and District Community Association a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Ilchester and District Community Association as a registered charity (number 285483) 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 Ilchester and District Community Association's charity number?: Ilchester and District Community Association's charity number is 285483. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 285483?: Search 285483 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 Ilchester and District Community Association do?: IDCA currently funds & organises the village street fair, craft & produce show and Christmas fair. We produce the village newsletter on a bi-monthly basis to over 1200 homes. We donate money to help other organisations within the village such as Guides, Scouts, Youth Parish Council, Tots Groups etc.
Does Ilchester and District Community Association have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ilchester and District Community Association. 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 Ilchester and District Community Association?: Ilchester and District Community Association 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 Ilchester and District Community Association?: The register does not record Ilchester and District Community Association as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Ilchester and District Community Association registered as a charity?: Ilchester and District Community Association was entered on the register on 11 October 1982.

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.