--- title: "East Lancashire Community Foundation — check charity number 1217710 | CharityCompare" description: "Is East Lancashire Community Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1217710. Disability charity based in Ramsgreave Drive. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/east-lancashire-community-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:30:07.054Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer East Lancashire Community Foundation is a registered charity (number 1217710) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability; amateur sport. 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 East Lancashire Community Foundation? Registered charity number 1217710 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Ramsgreave Drive ## What does East Lancashire Community Foundation do? We deliver rugby union and multi-sport programmes across East Lancashire, including school tag rugby (incl. SEND-inclusive sessions), Rugratz, Walking Rugby for over-50s, and multi-sport holiday camps, promoting physical health for all ages. Our Rugby Pathway Programme gives disadvantaged young people funded club memberships, kit and travel, supporting their development and inclusion. ## What causes is East Lancashire Community Foundation registered for? DisabilityAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for East Lancashire Community Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. East Lancashire Community Foundation 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=east-lancashire-community-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is East Lancashire Community Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. East Lancashire Community Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1217710) 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 East Lancashire Community Foundation's charity number? East Lancashire Community Foundation's charity number is 1217710. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1217710? Search 1217710 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 East Lancashire Community Foundation do? We deliver rugby union and multi-sport programmes across East Lancashire, including school tag rugby (incl. SEND-inclusive sessions), Rugratz, Walking Rugby for over-50s, and multi-sport holiday camps, promoting physical health for all ages. Our Rugby Pathway Programme gives disadvantaged young people funded club memberships, kit and travel, supporting their development and inclusion. Does East Lancashire Community Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for East Lancashire Community Foundation. 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 East Lancashire Community Foundation? East Lancashire Community Foundation 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/1217710).