--- title: "Lichfield Sheriff's Ride — check charity number 1215898 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Lichfield Sheriff's Ride a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1215898. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Lichfield. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/lichfield-sheriff-s-ride retrieved: 2026-08-23T20:55:28.975Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Lichfield Sheriff's Ride is a registered charity (number 1215898) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; arts/culture/heritage/science; economic/community development/employment. 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 Lichfield Sheriff's Ride? Registered charity number 1215898 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Lichfield ## What does Lichfield Sheriff's Ride do? The organization exists to support, promote and facilitate an annual perambulation of the boundary of theCity of Lichfield, on or near the feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, as commanded by QueenMary in the Charter of 1553 that separated Lichfield from Staffordshire, making it a separate county withthe right to appoint its own Sheriff. ## What causes is Lichfield Sheriff's Ride registered for? General Charitable PurposesArts/culture/heritage/scienceEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Lichfield Sheriff's Ride yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Lichfield Sheriff's Ride 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=lichfield-sheriff-s-ride&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Lichfield Sheriff's Ride a legitimate charity? Yes. Lichfield Sheriff's Ride is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1215898) 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 Lichfield Sheriff's Ride's charity number? Lichfield Sheriff's Ride's charity number is 1215898. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1215898? Search 1215898 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 Lichfield Sheriff's Ride do? The organization exists to support, promote and facilitate an annual perambulation of the boundary of theCity of Lichfield, on or near the feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, as commanded by QueenMary in the Charter of 1553 that separated Lichfield from Staffordshire, making it a separate county withthe right to appoint its own Sheriff. Does Lichfield Sheriff's Ride have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lichfield Sheriff's Ride. 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 Lichfield Sheriff's Ride? Lichfield Sheriff's Ride 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/1215898).