--- title: "Desford Parochial Charities (Apprenticing and Educational) — check charity number 527987 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Desford Parochial Charities (Apprenticing and Educational) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 527987. Education/training charity based in Desford. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/desford-parochial-charities-apprenticing-and-educational retrieved: 2026-08-23T11:02:46.820Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Desford Parochial Charities (Apprenticing and Educational) is a registered charity (number 527987) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £3,626 (year ending 2025-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Desford Parochial Charities (Apprenticing and Educational)? Registered charity number 527987 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Desford Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £3,626 ## What does Desford Parochial Charities (Apprenticing and Educational) do? Education and training for children and young people, make grants to individuals.Income is derived from renting out 3 fields within the parish, plus family activities in the fields and nature walks and a variety of fund raising activities. ## What causes is Desford Parochial Charities (Apprenticing and Educational) registered for? Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Desford Parochial Charities (Apprenticing and Educational) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Desford Parochial Charities (Apprenticing and Educational) is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=desford-parochial-charities-apprenticing-and-educational&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Desford Parochial Charities (Apprenticing and Educational) a legitimate charity? Yes. Desford Parochial Charities (Apprenticing and Educational) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 527987) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Desford Parochial Charities (Apprenticing and Educational)'s charity number? Desford Parochial Charities (Apprenticing and Educational)'s charity number is 527987. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 527987? Search 527987 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 Desford Parochial Charities (Apprenticing and Educational) do? Education and training for children and young people, make grants to individuals.Income is derived from renting out 3 fields within the parish, plus family activities in the fields and nature walks and a variety of fund raising activities. Does Desford Parochial Charities (Apprenticing and Educational) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Desford Parochial Charities (Apprenticing and Educational). 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 Desford Parochial Charities (Apprenticing and Educational)? Desford Parochial Charities (Apprenticing and Educational) does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, 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/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/527987).