--- title: "Fairlawn Short Break Unit — check charity number 288298 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Fairlawn Short Break Unit a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 288298. Disability charity based in Kingsnorth Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/fairlawn-short-break-unit retrieved: 2026-08-23T01:14:09.230Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Fairlawn Short Break Unit is a registered charity (number 288298) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability; recreation. Its latest reported income was £3,353 (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 Fairlawn Short Break Unit? Registered charity number 288298 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Kingsnorth Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £3,353 ## What does Fairlawn Short Break Unit do? Outings and equipment for children and young people. ## What causes is Fairlawn Short Break Unit registered for? DisabilityRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Fairlawn Short Break Unit yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Fairlawn Short Break Unit 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=fairlawn-short-break-unit&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Fairlawn Short Break Unit a legitimate charity? Yes. Fairlawn Short Break Unit is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 288298) 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 Fairlawn Short Break Unit's charity number? Fairlawn Short Break Unit's charity number is 288298. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 288298? Search 288298 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 Fairlawn Short Break Unit do? Outings and equipment for children and young people. Does Fairlawn Short Break Unit have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Fairlawn Short Break Unit. 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 Fairlawn Short Break Unit? Fairlawn Short Break Unit 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/288298).