--- title: "Robert Lucas for the Poor and for Public Purposes — check charity number 204345 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Robert Lucas for the Poor and for Public Purposes a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 204345. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Shillington. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/robert-lucas-for-the-poor-and-for-public-purposes retrieved: 2026-08-24T04:53:50.270Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Robert Lucas for the Poor and for Public Purposes is a registered charity (number 204345) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the prevention or relief of poverty; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £132,389 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Robert Lucas for the Poor and for Public Purposes? Registered charity number 204345 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Shillington Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £132,389 ## What does Robert Lucas for the Poor and for Public Purposes do? To assist the needy and organisations benefiting the public in the parish of Shefford, also includes educational grants for university students. ## What causes is Robert Lucas for the Poor and for Public Purposes registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Robert Lucas for the Poor and for Public Purposes yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Robert Lucas for the Poor and for Public Purposes 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=robert-lucas-for-the-poor-and-for-public-purposes&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Robert Lucas for the Poor and for Public Purposes a legitimate charity? Yes. Robert Lucas for the Poor and for Public Purposes is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 204345) 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 Robert Lucas for the Poor and for Public Purposes's charity number? Robert Lucas for the Poor and for Public Purposes's charity number is 204345. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 204345? Search 204345 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 Robert Lucas for the Poor and for Public Purposes do? To assist the needy and organisations benefiting the public in the parish of Shefford, also includes educational grants for university students. Does Robert Lucas for the Poor and for Public Purposes have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Robert Lucas for the Poor and for Public Purposes. 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 Robert Lucas for the Poor and for Public Purposes? Robert Lucas for the Poor and for Public Purposes 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/204345).