Is Lingfield Marathon a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Lingfield Marathon as a registered charity (number 287788) 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 Lingfield Marathon's charity number?

Lingfield Marathon's charity number is 287788. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 287788?

Search 287788 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 Lingfield Marathon have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lingfield Marathon. 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 Lingfield Marathon?

Lingfield Marathon's website listed in our register data is http://www.lingfield-marathon.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

What was Lingfield Marathon previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Lingfield Marathon: Lingfield Marathon Fun Run.

When was Lingfield Marathon registered as a charity?

Lingfield Marathon was entered on the register on 12 September 1983.

Registered charity · No. 287788

Lingfield Marathon

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Lingfield Marathon is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, disability, amateur sport.

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What are the key facts about Lingfield Marathon?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £8,385
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £3,167
Registered charity number: 287788
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Crowhurst Lane
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: www.lingfield-marathon.org

Quick answer

Lingfield Marathon (number 287788) 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 Lingfield Marathon do?

Operation of community minibus and fund raising

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Lingfield Marathon

Answers Lingfield Marathon 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 records Lingfield Marathon as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 12 September 1983
Also known as: Lingfield Marathon Minibus; Lingfield Community Minibus
Previous names on the register: Lingfield Marathon Fun Run
Where it says it operates: Kent · Surrey · West Sussex

Who it supports and how it works

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

Reported activities: Provides Services.

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 Lingfield Marathon registered for?

General Charitable PurposesDisabilityAmateur Sport

Why is there no Clarity Score for Lingfield Marathon yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Lingfield Marathon. 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 Lingfield Marathon?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lingfield Marathon a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Lingfield Marathon as a registered charity (number 287788) 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 Lingfield Marathon's charity number?: Lingfield Marathon's charity number is 287788. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 287788?: Search 287788 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 Lingfield Marathon do?: Operation of community minibus and fund raising
Does Lingfield Marathon have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lingfield Marathon. 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 Lingfield Marathon?: Lingfield Marathon's website listed in our register data is http://www.lingfield-marathon.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Lingfield Marathon?: The register records Lingfield Marathon as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
What was Lingfield Marathon previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Lingfield Marathon: Lingfield Marathon Fun Run.
When was Lingfield Marathon registered as a charity?: Lingfield Marathon was entered on the register on 12 September 1983.

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.