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Registered charity · No. 206381Maidstone

Parochial Charities

Parochial Charities is a registered charity in England & Wales working in the prevention or relief of poverty, based in Maidstone.

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Parochial Charities is a registered charity (number 206381) 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 £815 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Parochial Charities?

Registered charity number
206381
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Other
Location
Maidstone
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£815

What does Parochial Charities do?

The charity provides assistance and financial relief in the payment of pressing debts, and the purchase of necessary items required for people eligible in the parish, often elderly, or single parents. Assistance can also be given for travelling expenses and the needs of children.

What causes is Parochial Charities registered for?

The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for Parochial Charities yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Parochial Charities 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Parochial Charities a legitimate charity?
Yes. Parochial Charities is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 206381) 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 Parochial Charities's charity number?
Parochial Charities's charity number is 206381. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 206381?
Search 206381 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 Parochial Charities do?
The charity provides assistance and financial relief in the payment of pressing debts, and the purchase of necessary items required for people eligible in the parish, often elderly, or single parents. Assistance can also be given for travelling expenses and the needs of children.
Does Parochial Charities have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Parochial Charities. 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 Parochial Charities?
Parochial Charities 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.