Is Parochial Charities(Colwich and Elsewhere) a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Parochial Charities(Colwich and Elsewhere) as a registered charity (number 218383) 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 Parochial Charities(Colwich and Elsewhere)'s charity number?

Parochial Charities(Colwich and Elsewhere)'s charity number is 218383. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 218383?

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Does Parochial Charities(Colwich and Elsewhere) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Parochial Charities(Colwich and Elsewhere). 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 Parochial Charities(Colwich and Elsewhere)?

Parochial Charities(Colwich and Elsewhere) does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

What was Parochial Charities(Colwich and Elsewhere) previously called?

The register lists these previous names for Parochial Charities(Colwich and Elsewhere): Colwich Parochial Charities; Parochial Charities.

Registered charity · No. 218383

Parochial Charities(Colwich and Elsewhere)

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Parochial Charities(Colwich and Elsewhere) is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty.

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What are the key facts about Parochial Charities(Colwich and Elsewhere)?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £1,890
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £1,809
Registered charity number: 218383
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Great Haywood
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

Quick answer

Parochial Charities(Colwich and Elsewhere) (number 218383) 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 Parochial Charities(Colwich and Elsewhere) do?

The charity gives a small grant at Christmas to needy people within the Parish of Colwich.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Parochial Charities(Colwich and Elsewhere)

Answers Parochial Charities(Colwich and Elsewhere) 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 Parochial Charities(Colwich and Elsewhere) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 12 November 1963
Previous names on the register: Colwich Parochial Charities; Parochial Charities
Where it says it operates: Staffordshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities.

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 218383. They are not counted as separate charity registrations in this directory. Check each linked record for its purposes.

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What causes is Parochial Charities(Colwich and Elsewhere) registered for?

The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for Parochial Charities(Colwich and Elsewhere) yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Parochial Charities(Colwich and Elsewhere). 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 Parochial Charities(Colwich and Elsewhere) a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Parochial Charities(Colwich and Elsewhere) as a registered charity (number 218383) 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 Parochial Charities(Colwich and Elsewhere)'s charity number?: Parochial Charities(Colwich and Elsewhere)'s charity number is 218383. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 218383?: Search 218383 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 Parochial Charities(Colwich and Elsewhere) do?: The charity gives a small grant at Christmas to needy people within the Parish of Colwich.
Does Parochial Charities(Colwich and Elsewhere) have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Parochial Charities(Colwich and Elsewhere). 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 Parochial Charities(Colwich and Elsewhere)?: Parochial Charities(Colwich and Elsewhere) 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 Parochial Charities(Colwich and Elsewhere)?: The register does not record Parochial Charities(Colwich and Elsewhere) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Parochial Charities(Colwich and Elsewhere) previously called?: The register lists these previous names for Parochial Charities(Colwich and Elsewhere): Colwich Parochial Charities; Parochial Charities.
When was Parochial Charities(Colwich and Elsewhere) registered as a charity?: Parochial Charities(Colwich and Elsewhere) was entered on the register on 12 November 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.