Is Deputy's Gift Fund a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Deputy's Gift Fund as a registered charity (number 271709) 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 Deputy's Gift Fund's charity number?

Deputy's Gift Fund's charity number is 271709. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 271709?

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Does Deputy's Gift Fund have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Deputy's Gift 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 Deputy's Gift Fund?

Deputy's Gift 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 Deputy's Gift Fund previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Deputy's Gift Fund: The Deputy of Brightlingsea's Christmas Gift Fund.

When was Deputy's Gift Fund registered as a charity?

Deputy's Gift Fund was entered on the register on 9 April 1976.

Registered charity · No. 271709

Deputy's Gift Fund

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Deputy's Gift Fund is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, religious activities, recreation.

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What are the key facts about Deputy's Gift Fund?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £5,252
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £3,069
Registered charity number: 271709
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Brightlingsea
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

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Deputy's Gift Fund (number 271709) 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 Deputy's Gift Fund do?

Main purpose is to provide a Christmas day lunch and party for residents of Brightlingsea who as individuals, couples or families may otherwise be on their own. Also for the same group to provide local outings, tea parties and visits to local theatre productions.Charitable support for other Brightlingsea Groups and/or Individuals is at the Deputy's discretion

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Deputy's Gift Fund

Answers Deputy's Gift 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 Deputy's Gift 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: 9 April 1976
Previous names on the register: The Deputy of Brightlingsea's Christmas Gift Fund
Where it says it operates: Essex

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Other Finance; Provides Human Resources; Provides Services; 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 Deputy's Gift Fund registered for?

General Charitable PurposesReligious ActivitiesRecreation

Why is there no Clarity Score for Deputy's Gift Fund yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Deputy's Gift Fund a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Deputy's Gift Fund as a registered charity (number 271709) 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 Deputy's Gift Fund's charity number?: Deputy's Gift Fund's charity number is 271709. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 271709?: Search 271709 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 Deputy's Gift Fund do?: Main purpose is to provide a Christmas day lunch and party for residents of Brightlingsea who as individuals, couples or families may otherwise be on their own. Also for the same group to provide local outings, tea parties and visits to local theatre productions.Charitable support for other Brightlingsea Groups and/or Individuals is at the Deputy's discretion
Does Deputy's Gift Fund have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Deputy's Gift 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 Deputy's Gift Fund?: Deputy's Gift 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 Deputy's Gift Fund?: The register does not record Deputy's Gift Fund as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Deputy's Gift Fund previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Deputy's Gift Fund: The Deputy of Brightlingsea's Christmas Gift Fund.
When was Deputy's Gift Fund registered as a charity?: Deputy's Gift Fund was entered on the register on 9 April 1976.

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.