--- title: "Machen and Pershouse Charity — check charity number 260700 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Machen and Pershouse Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 260700. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Vicarage Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/machen-and-pershouse-charity retrieved: 2026-08-23T03:24:33.135Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Machen and Pershouse Charity is a registered charity (number 260700) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £433 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Machen and Pershouse Charity? Registered charity number 260700 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Vicarage Road Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £433 Website [lillingtonparishchurch.org](http://lillingtonparishchurch.org/) ## What does Machen and Pershouse Charity do? An ancient charity that makes grants for the relief of poverty and those in need, who live in the Parish of Lillington and Blackdown. ## What causes is Machen and Pershouse Charity registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Machen and Pershouse Charity yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Machen and Pershouse Charity 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=machen-and-pershouse-charity&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://lillingtonparishchurch.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Machen and Pershouse Charity a legitimate charity? Yes. Machen and Pershouse Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 260700) 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 Machen and Pershouse Charity's charity number? Machen and Pershouse Charity's charity number is 260700. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 260700? Search 260700 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 Machen and Pershouse Charity do? An ancient charity that makes grants for the relief of poverty and those in need, who live in the Parish of Lillington and Blackdown. Does Machen and Pershouse Charity have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Machen and Pershouse 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 Machen and Pershouse Charity? Machen and Pershouse Charity's website is http://lillingtonparishchurch.org — 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/260700).