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title: "National Funeral Help — check charity number 1186293 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is National Funeral Help a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1186293. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Batley. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/national-funeral-help
retrieved: 2026-08-23T01:14:02.527Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

National Funeral Help is a registered charity (number 1186293) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £18,009 (year ending 2022-04-01). 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 National Funeral Help?

Registered charity number

1186293

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Batley

Latest income (year ending 2022-04-01)

£18,009

Website

[www.nationalfuneralhelp.org](http://www.nationalfuneralhelp.org/)

## What does National Funeral Help do?

To provide relief and assistance from financial hardship following the bereavement of a deceased family member or friend for the public benefit. National Funeral Help will take on the responsibility in providing the deceased with a funeral and complete any necessary obligatory tasks associated with the funeral.

## What causes is National Funeral Help registered for?

General Charitable PurposesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

## Why is there no Clarity Score for National Funeral Help yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. National Funeral Help 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.
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## Frequently asked questions

Is National Funeral Help a legitimate charity?

Yes. National Funeral Help is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1186293) 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 National Funeral Help's charity number?

National Funeral Help's charity number is 1186293. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1186293?

Search 1186293 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 National Funeral Help do?

To provide relief and assistance from financial hardship following the bereavement of a deceased family member or friend for the public benefit. National Funeral Help will take on the responsibility in providing the deceased with a funeral and complete any necessary obligatory tasks associated with the funeral.

Does National Funeral Help have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for National Funeral Help. 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 National Funeral Help?

National Funeral Help's website is http://www.nationalfuneralhelp.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/1186293).