--- title: "War Memorial — charity 252831 accounts | CharityCompare" description: "War Memorial (charity 252831). Check registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/war-memorial-4 retrieved: 2026-10-06T19:54:08.305Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. 252831 WM # War Memorial Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data War Memorial is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include environment/conservation/heritage. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.myerscoughandbilsborrow.org/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=252831&subId=0) Work at War Memorial? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=war-memorial-4&type=claim&name=War%20Memorial) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about War Memorial? Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31 £0 Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31 £0 Registered charity number 252831 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact address detail (not service area) Stanzaker Hall Drive Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Not recorded Website [www.myerscoughandbilsborrow.org](http://www.myerscoughandbilsborrow.org/) Quick answer War Memorial (number 252831) 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 War Memorial do? On behalf of Myerscough and Bilsborrow Parish Council to ensure the preservation and upkeep of the Memorial and to continue the tradition of holding a Remembrance Service on Armistice Day. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for War Memorial Answers War Memorial 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 War Memorial as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 19 June 1967 Also known as Barton Bilsborrow & Myerscough War Memorial Where it says it operates Lancashire ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** 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 War Memorial registered for? Environment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for War Memorial yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score War Memorial. 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to War Memorial? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=war-memorial-4&type=claim&name=War%20Memorial) [Visit charity website](http://www.myerscoughandbilsborrow.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is War Memorial a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists War Memorial as a registered charity (number 252831) 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 War Memorial's charity number? War Memorial's charity number is 252831. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 252831? Search 252831 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 War Memorial do? On behalf of Myerscough and Bilsborrow Parish Council to ensure the preservation and upkeep of the Memorial and to continue the tradition of holding a Remembrance Service on Armistice Day. Does War Memorial have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for War Memorial. 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 War Memorial? War Memorial's website listed in our register data is http://www.myerscoughandbilsborrow.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 War Memorial? The register does not record War Memorial as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. When was War Memorial registered as a charity? War Memorial was entered on the register on 19 June 1967. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=252831&subId=0).