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The Fan Circle International is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage.
The Fan Circle International (number 285045) 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 Fan Circle International do?
The Fan Circle International brings together professionals, collectors and enthusiasts of fans from around the world. Members are encouraged to undertake research into fans and fan makers for publication in our Bulletin, for which grants may be available. Grants are also given for the conservation of fans in museum collections and for educational purposes to promote knowledge of hand fans.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Fan Circle International
Answers The Fan Circle International gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 January 2025, 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 The Fan Circle International 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
The Fan Circle International's annual return for the year ending 31 January 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
F C I
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales · Australia · Belgium · Canada · France · Germany · Italy · Netherlands
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research.
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 Fan Circle International registered for?
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Is The Fan Circle International a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists The Fan Circle International as a registered charity (number 285045) 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 Fan Circle International's charity number?
The Fan Circle International's charity number is 285045. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 285045?
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What does The Fan Circle International do?
The Fan Circle International brings together professionals, collectors and enthusiasts of fans from around the world. Members are encouraged to undertake research into fans and fan makers for publication in our Bulletin, for which grants may be available. Grants are also given for the conservation of fans in museum collections and for educational purposes to promote knowledge of hand fans.
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CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Fan Circle International. 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 Fan Circle International?
The Fan Circle International's website listed in our register data is http://fancircleinternational.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 The Fan Circle International?
The register records The Fan Circle International 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.
Are The Fan Circle International's trustees paid?
The Fan Circle International's annual return for the year ending 31 January 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was The Fan Circle International registered as a charity?
The Fan Circle International was entered on the register on 28 July 1982.