Is Ramsgate and St Lawrence Philanthropic Institution a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Ramsgate and St Lawrence Philanthropic Institution as a registered charity (number 257452) 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 Ramsgate and St Lawrence Philanthropic Institution's charity number?

Ramsgate and St Lawrence Philanthropic Institution's charity number is 257452. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 257452?

Search 257452 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 Ramsgate and St Lawrence Philanthropic Institution have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ramsgate and St Lawrence Philanthropic Institution. 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 Ramsgate and St Lawrence Philanthropic Institution?

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Registered charity · No. 257452

Ramsgate and St Lawrence Philanthropic Institution

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Ramsgate and St Lawrence Philanthropic Institution is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes.

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What are the key facts about Ramsgate and St Lawrence Philanthropic Institution?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £1,585
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £1,450
Registered charity number: 257452
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Broadstairs
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

Quick answer

Ramsgate and St Lawrence Philanthropic Institution (number 257452) 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 Ramsgate and St Lawrence Philanthropic Institution do?

Relieve either generally or individually persons resident in Ramsgate who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Ramsgate and St Lawrence Philanthropic Institution

Answers Ramsgate and St Lawrence Philanthropic Institution 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 Ramsgate and St Lawrence Philanthropic Institution as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 25 September 1969
Where it says it operates: Kent

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; 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 Ramsgate and St Lawrence Philanthropic Institution registered for?

General Charitable Purposes

Why is there no Clarity Score for Ramsgate and St Lawrence Philanthropic Institution yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Ramsgate and St Lawrence Philanthropic Institution. 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 Ramsgate and St Lawrence Philanthropic Institution?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ramsgate and St Lawrence Philanthropic Institution a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Ramsgate and St Lawrence Philanthropic Institution as a registered charity (number 257452) 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 Ramsgate and St Lawrence Philanthropic Institution's charity number?: Ramsgate and St Lawrence Philanthropic Institution's charity number is 257452. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 257452?: Search 257452 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 Ramsgate and St Lawrence Philanthropic Institution do?: Relieve either generally or individually persons resident in Ramsgate who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress
Does Ramsgate and St Lawrence Philanthropic Institution have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ramsgate and St Lawrence Philanthropic Institution. 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 Ramsgate and St Lawrence Philanthropic Institution?: Ramsgate and St Lawrence Philanthropic Institution 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 Ramsgate and St Lawrence Philanthropic Institution?: The register does not record Ramsgate and St Lawrence Philanthropic Institution as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Ramsgate and St Lawrence Philanthropic Institution registered as a charity?: Ramsgate and St Lawrence Philanthropic Institution was entered on the register on 25 September 1969.

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.