--- title: "Fen Land — check charity number 244712 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Fen Land a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 244712. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Barnham Broom. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/fen-land retrieved: 2026-08-23T09:00:08.086Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Fen Land is a registered charity (number 244712) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £188 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Fen Land? Registered charity number 244712 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Barnham Broom Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £188 ## What does Fen Land do? The charities primary purpose in the past was to provide firewood for residents living in Carleton Forehoe. Now the charity receives an income by renting the fen for shooting. With this small annual income the Trustees make payments to individual residents of Carleton Forehoe on a discretionary bases ## What causes is Fen Land registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Fen Land yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Fen Land 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=fen-land&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Fen Land a legitimate charity? Yes. Fen Land is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 244712) 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 Fen Land's charity number? Fen Land's charity number is 244712. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 244712? Search 244712 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 Fen Land do? The charities primary purpose in the past was to provide firewood for residents living in Carleton Forehoe. Now the charity receives an income by renting the fen for shooting. With this small annual income the Trustees make payments to individual residents of Carleton Forehoe on a discretionary bases Does Fen Land have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Fen Land. 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 Fen Land? Fen Land 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/244712).