--- title: "East Lancashire Mark Benevolent Fund Limited — check charity number 247160 | CharityCompare" description: "Is East Lancashire Mark Benevolent Fund Limited a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 247160. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Chadderton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/east-lancashire-mark-benevolent-fund-limited retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:08:28.712Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer East Lancashire Mark Benevolent Fund Limited is a registered charity (number 247160) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the prevention or relief of poverty; accommodation/housing. Its latest reported income was £236,019 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 East Lancashire Mark Benevolent Fund Limited? Registered charity number 247160 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Chadderton Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £236,019 ## What does East Lancashire Mark Benevolent Fund Limited do? To provide relief to those in need among Mark Masons, their widows and dependants in the Province of East Lancashire.The Charity helps other organizations who benefit the public by providing services which encompass outdoor activities, specialist rescue services, medical healthcare and support. ## What causes is East Lancashire Mark Benevolent Fund Limited registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyAccommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for East Lancashire Mark Benevolent Fund Limited yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. East Lancashire Mark Benevolent Fund Limited 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-mark-benevolent-fund-limited&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is East Lancashire Mark Benevolent Fund Limited a legitimate charity? Yes. East Lancashire Mark Benevolent Fund Limited is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 247160) 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 Mark Benevolent Fund Limited's charity number? East Lancashire Mark Benevolent Fund Limited's charity number is 247160. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 247160? Search 247160 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 Mark Benevolent Fund Limited do? To provide relief to those in need among Mark Masons, their widows and dependants in the Province of East Lancashire.The Charity helps other organizations who benefit the public by providing services which encompass outdoor activities, specialist rescue services, medical healthcare and support. Does East Lancashire Mark Benevolent Fund Limited have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for East Lancashire Mark Benevolent Fund Limited. 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 Mark Benevolent Fund Limited? East Lancashire Mark Benevolent Fund Limited 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/247160).