--- title: "Francis Drake Fellowship Trust Fund — check charity number 248302 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Francis Drake Fellowship Trust Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 248302. Amateur Sport charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/francis-drake-fellowship-trust-fund retrieved: 2026-08-24T00:31:40.543Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Francis Drake Fellowship Trust Fund is a registered charity (number 248302) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £22 (year ending 2021-12-31). 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 Francis Drake Fellowship Trust Fund? Registered charity number 248302 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location London Latest income (year ending 2021-12-31) £22 ## 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. ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Francis Drake Fellowship Trust 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=francis-drake-fellowship-trust-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Francis Drake Fellowship Trust Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. Francis Drake Fellowship Trust Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 248302) 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 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. 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/248302).