Is Francis Drake Fellowship Trust Fund a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Francis Drake Fellowship Trust Fund as a registered charity (number 248302) 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 Francis Drake Fellowship Trust Fund's charity number?

Francis Drake Fellowship Trust Fund's charity number is 248302. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 248302?

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Does Francis Drake Fellowship Trust Fund have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Francis Drake Fellowship Trust Fund?

Francis Drake Fellowship Trust Fund does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Francis Drake Fellowship Trust Fund registered as a charity?

Francis Drake Fellowship Trust Fund was entered on the register on 13 June 1966.

Registered charity · No. 248302Trust

Francis Drake Fellowship Trust Fund

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Francis Drake Fellowship Trust Fund is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include amateur sport.

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What are the key facts about Francis Drake Fellowship Trust Fund?

Reported income · year ending 2021-12-31: £22
Reported spending · year ending 2021-12-31: £250
Registered charity number: 248302
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust
Register contact address detail (not service area): London
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

Quick answer

Francis Drake Fellowship Trust Fund (number 248302) 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 Francis Drake Fellowship Trust Fund do?

The charity aims to help the needy spouses and dependants of deceased flat green bowlers who were members of the Fellowship.A one off grant may be paid to the dependants (both men & women) of members who die leaving their spouses in financial difficulties. The Fellowship also helps the dependant children of members who die, whilst their offspring are still in full time education.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Francis Drake Fellowship Trust Fund

Answers Francis Drake Fellowship Trust Fund gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, 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 Francis Drake Fellowship Trust Fund as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 13 June 1966
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals.

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 Francis Drake Fellowship Trust Fund registered for?

Amateur Sport

Why is there no Clarity Score for Francis Drake Fellowship Trust Fund yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Francis Drake Fellowship Trust Fund a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Francis Drake Fellowship Trust Fund as a registered charity (number 248302) 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 Francis Drake Fellowship Trust Fund's charity number?: Francis Drake Fellowship Trust Fund's charity number is 248302. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 248302?: Search 248302 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 Francis Drake Fellowship Trust Fund do?: The charity aims to help the needy spouses and dependants of deceased flat green bowlers who were members of the Fellowship.A one off grant may be paid to the dependants (both men & women) of members who die leaving their spouses in financial difficulties. The Fellowship also helps the dependant children of members who die, whilst their offspring are still in full time education.
Does Francis Drake Fellowship Trust Fund have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Francis Drake Fellowship Trust 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 Francis Drake Fellowship Trust Fund?: Francis Drake Fellowship Trust Fund does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Francis Drake Fellowship Trust Fund?: The register does not record Francis Drake Fellowship Trust Fund as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Francis Drake Fellowship Trust Fund registered as a charity?: Francis Drake Fellowship Trust Fund was entered on the register on 13 June 1966.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.