--- title: "Parochial Charities(Colwich and Elsewhere) — check charity number 218383 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Parochial Charities(Colwich and Elsewhere) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 218383. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Great Haywood. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/parochial-charities-colwich-and-elsewhere retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:59:23.234Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Parochial Charities(Colwich and Elsewhere) is a registered charity (number 218383) 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 £1,890 (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 Parochial Charities(Colwich and Elsewhere)? Registered charity number 218383 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Great Haywood Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £1,890 ## What does Parochial Charities(Colwich and Elsewhere) do? The charity gives a small grant at Christmas to needy people within the Parish of Colwich. ## What causes is Parochial Charities(Colwich and Elsewhere) registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Parochial Charities(Colwich and Elsewhere) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Parochial Charities(Colwich and Elsewhere) 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=parochial-charities-colwich-and-elsewhere&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Parochial Charities(Colwich and Elsewhere) a legitimate charity? Yes. Parochial Charities(Colwich and Elsewhere) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 218383) 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(Colwich and Elsewhere)'s charity number? Parochial Charities(Colwich and Elsewhere)'s charity number is 218383. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 218383? Search 218383 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(Colwich and Elsewhere) do? The charity gives a small grant at Christmas to needy people within the Parish of Colwich. Does Parochial Charities(Colwich and Elsewhere) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Parochial Charities(Colwich and Elsewhere). 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(Colwich and Elsewhere)? Parochial Charities(Colwich and Elsewhere) 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/218383).