--- title: "Extension and Special Fund — check charity number 1000421 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Extension and Special Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1000421. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Paulton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/extension-and-special-fund retrieved: 2026-08-24T09:54:47.123Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Extension and Special Fund is a registered charity (number 1000421) 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. Its latest reported income was £8,895 (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 Extension and Special Fund? Registered charity number 1000421 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Paulton Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £8,895 ## What does Extension and Special Fund do? Helping elderly people in need, hardship or distress ## What causes is Extension and Special Fund registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Extension and Special Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Extension and Special Fund 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=extension-and-special-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Extension and Special Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. Extension and Special Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1000421) 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 Extension and Special Fund's charity number? Extension and Special Fund's charity number is 1000421. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1000421? Search 1000421 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 Extension and Special Fund do? Helping elderly people in need, hardship or distress Does Extension and Special Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Extension and Special 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 Extension and Special Fund? Extension and Special Fund 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/1000421).