Is The British Charitable Fund a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The British Charitable Fund as a registered charity (number 258797) 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 The British Charitable Fund's charity number?

The British Charitable Fund's charity number is 258797. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 258797?

Search 258797 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 The British Charitable Fund have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The British Charitable Fund. 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 The British Charitable Fund?

The British Charitable Fund does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

What was The British Charitable Fund previously called?

The register lists these previous names for The British Charitable Fund: The 1827 British Charitable Fund; The 1827 British Charitable Fund and 1897 Jubilee Pension Fund; The 1897 British Charitable Fund and Jubilee Pension Fund; The British Charitable Funds (Incorporating the 1827 British Charitable Fund and the 1897 Jubilee Pension Fund); The British Charitable Fund (Incorporating the 1827 British Charitable Fund and the 1897 Jubilee Pension Fund).

When was The British Charitable Fund registered as a charity?

The British Charitable Fund was entered on the register on 13 June 1969.

Registered charity · No. 258797

The British Charitable Fund

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

The British Charitable Fund is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability.

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What are the key facts about The British Charitable Fund?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £5,440
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £30,942
Registered charity number: 258797
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): C/O the Greater Lisbon Chaplaincy
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

Quick answer

The British Charitable Fund (number 258797) 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 The British Charitable Fund do?

Support British citizens in Portugal retired on unmanageable low incomes/pension by adding to the income. Support in medical costs. Assist disability.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The British Charitable Fund

Answers The British Charitable Fund 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 The British Charitable Fund as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 13 June 1969
Previous names on the register: The 1827 British Charitable Fund; The 1827 British Charitable Fund and 1897 Jubilee Pension Fund; The 1897 British Charitable Fund and Jubilee Pension Fund; The British Charitable Funds (Incorporating the 1827 British Charitable Fund and the 1897 Jubilee Pension Fund); The British Charitable Fund (Incorporating the 1827 British Charitable Fund and the 1897 Jubilee Pension Fund)
Where it says it operates: Portugal

Who it supports and how it works

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

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; 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 The British Charitable Fund registered for?

General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability

Why is there no Clarity Score for The British Charitable Fund yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The British Charitable Fund. 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 The British Charitable Fund?

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Frequently asked questions

Is The British Charitable Fund a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The British Charitable Fund as a registered charity (number 258797) 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 The British Charitable Fund's charity number?: The British Charitable Fund's charity number is 258797. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 258797?: Search 258797 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 The British Charitable Fund do?: Support British citizens in Portugal retired on unmanageable low incomes/pension by adding to the income. Support in medical costs. Assist disability.
Does The British Charitable Fund have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The British Charitable Fund. 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 The British Charitable Fund?: The British Charitable Fund 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 The British Charitable Fund?: The register does not record The British Charitable Fund as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was The British Charitable Fund previously called?: The register lists these previous names for The British Charitable Fund: The 1827 British Charitable Fund; The 1827 British Charitable Fund and 1897 Jubilee Pension Fund; The 1897 British Charitable Fund and Jubilee Pension Fund; The British Charitable Funds (Incorporating the 1827 British Charitable Fund and the 1897 Jubilee Pension Fund); The British Charitable Fund (Incorporating the 1827 British Charitable Fund and the 1897 Jubilee Pension Fund).
When was The British Charitable Fund registered as a charity?: The British Charitable Fund was entered on the register on 13 June 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.