--- title: "Lexden Springs Appeal Fund — check charity number 273593 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Lexden Springs Appeal Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 273593. Education/training charity based in Winstree Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/lexden-springs-appeal-fund retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:57:35.839Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Lexden Springs Appeal Fund is a registered charity (number 273593) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; disability. Its latest reported income was £9,539 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Lexden Springs Appeal Fund? Registered charity number 273593 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Winstree Road Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £9,539 Website [www.lexdensprings.essex.sch.uk](http://www.lexdensprings.essex.sch.uk/) ## What does Lexden Springs Appeal Fund do? We exist to benefit the students of Lexden Springs Residential Special School, their families, teachers and carers.Our largest fundraising undertaken to date was c. £100,000 for specialist playground equipment. Other significant expenditures have been to provide holidays for students and minibuses. ## What causes is Lexden Springs Appeal Fund registered for? Education/trainingDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Lexden Springs Appeal Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Lexden Springs Appeal 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=lexden-springs-appeal-fund&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.lexdensprings.essex.sch.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Lexden Springs Appeal Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. Lexden Springs Appeal Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 273593) 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 Lexden Springs Appeal Fund's charity number? Lexden Springs Appeal Fund's charity number is 273593. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 273593? Search 273593 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 Lexden Springs Appeal Fund do? We exist to benefit the students of Lexden Springs Residential Special School, their families, teachers and carers.Our largest fundraising undertaken to date was c. £100,000 for specialist playground equipment. Other significant expenditures have been to provide holidays for students and minibuses. Does Lexden Springs Appeal Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lexden Springs Appeal 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 Lexden Springs Appeal Fund? Lexden Springs Appeal Fund's website is http://www.lexdensprings.essex.sch.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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/273593).