Is James Henry Blake's Charity a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists James Henry Blake's Charity as a registered charity (number 221719) 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 James Henry Blake's Charity's charity number?

James Henry Blake's Charity's charity number is 221719. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 221719?

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Does James Henry Blake's Charity have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to James Henry Blake's Charity?

James Henry Blake's Charity's website listed in our register data is http://www.blakescharity.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was James Henry Blake's Charity registered as a charity?

James Henry Blake's Charity was entered on the register on 9 December 1963.

Registered charity · No. 221719

James Henry Blake's Charity

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James Henry Blake's Charity is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty.

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What are the key facts about James Henry Blake's Charity?

Reported income · year ending 2025-11-05: £6,266
Reported spending · year ending 2025-11-05: £9,200
Registered charity number: 221719
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Mansfield
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.blakescharity.org.uk

Quick answer

James Henry Blake's Charity (number 221719) 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 James Henry Blake's Charity do?

From a Will made in 1901 to assist poor children and orphans from Mansfield and Chatteris. The CC approved changes in May 2009 for the aims to now read: "To assist children up to 18 years of age in need of support, in any activity of leisure or personal development deemed appropriate by the Trustees.....any such child will be provided with any necessary clothing, equipment or expenses"

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for James Henry Blake's Charity

Answers James Henry Blake's Charity 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 James Henry Blake's Charity as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 9 December 1963
Where it says it operates: Cambridgeshire · Nottinghamshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations.

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 James Henry Blake's Charity registered for?

The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for James Henry Blake's Charity yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score James Henry Blake's Charity. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is James Henry Blake's Charity a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists James Henry Blake's Charity as a registered charity (number 221719) 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 James Henry Blake's Charity's charity number?: James Henry Blake's Charity's charity number is 221719. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 221719?: Search 221719 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 James Henry Blake's Charity do?: From a Will made in 1901 to assist poor children and orphans from Mansfield and Chatteris. The CC approved changes in May 2009 for the aims to now read: "To assist children up to 18 years of age in need of support, in any activity of leisure or personal development deemed appropriate by the Trustees.....any such child will be provided with any necessary clothing, equipment or expenses"
Does James Henry Blake's Charity have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for James Henry Blake's Charity. 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 James Henry Blake's Charity?: James Henry Blake's Charity's website listed in our register data is http://www.blakescharity.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to James Henry Blake's Charity?: The register does not record James Henry Blake's Charity as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was James Henry Blake's Charity registered as a charity?: James Henry Blake's Charity was entered on the register on 9 December 1963.

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.