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Edward Stocks-Massey Bequest Fund is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, amateur sport.
Edward Stocks-Massey Bequest Fund (number 526516) 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 Edward Stocks-Massey Bequest Fund do?
The Joint Advisory Committee met on 13th July 2012 to discuss the scheme of allocation for 2012/13. The total allocations approved amounted to 46,500 and were awarded to Lancashire County Council, Burnley Borough Council and various individuals and voluntary organisations. In addition the fund made a separate allocation of 5,000 to the Burnley Mechanics Institure Trust.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Edward Stocks-Massey Bequest Fund
Answers Edward Stocks-Massey Bequest Fund gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2025, 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 Edward Stocks-Massey Bequest Fund as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Edward Stocks-Massey Bequest Fund's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Lancashire
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations.
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 Edward Stocks-Massey Bequest Fund registered for?
Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport
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Is Edward Stocks-Massey Bequest Fund a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Edward Stocks-Massey Bequest Fund as a registered charity (number 526516) 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 Edward Stocks-Massey Bequest Fund's charity number?
Edward Stocks-Massey Bequest Fund's charity number is 526516. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 526516?
Search 526516 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 Edward Stocks-Massey Bequest Fund do?
The Joint Advisory Committee met on 13th July 2012 to discuss the scheme of allocation for 2012/13. The total allocations approved amounted to 46,500 and were awarded to Lancashire County Council, Burnley Borough Council and various individuals and voluntary organisations. In addition the fund made a separate allocation of 5,000 to the Burnley Mechanics Institure Trust.
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How can I donate to Edward Stocks-Massey Bequest Fund?
Edward Stocks-Massey Bequest Fund's website listed in our register data is https://www.burnley.gov.uk/about-council/other-information/charities. 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 Edward Stocks-Massey Bequest Fund?
The register does not record Edward Stocks-Massey Bequest Fund as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Edward Stocks-Massey Bequest Fund's trustees paid?
Edward Stocks-Massey Bequest Fund's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Edward Stocks-Massey Bequest Fund registered as a charity?
Edward Stocks-Massey Bequest Fund was entered on the register on 1 November 1963.