--- title: "Society of Saint Francis Central Fund — check charity number 280238 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Society of Saint Francis Central Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 280238. Education/training charity based in 5 Trinity Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/society-of-saint-francis-central-fund retrieved: 2026-08-24T23:16:05.451Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Society of Saint Francis Central Fund is a registered charity (number 280238) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; overseas aid/famine relief; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £155,103 (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 Society of Saint Francis Central Fund? Registered charity number 280238 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location 5 Trinity Street Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £155,103 ## What does Society of Saint Francis Central Fund do? Defrays the costs of the Central Administration of the SSF & the expenses of its Ministers' General & First Order General Secretaries.Through its Development Fund, makes grants for the work of the Society of St Francis throughout the world.Through its Legacy Fund funds capital projects in Europe, provides long term support of elderly First Order Brothers & of SSF's work throughout the world. ## What causes is Society of Saint Francis Central Fund registered for? Education/trainingOverseas Aid/famine ReliefReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Society of Saint Francis Central Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Society of Saint Francis Central Fund 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=society-of-saint-francis-central-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Society of Saint Francis Central Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. Society of Saint Francis Central Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 280238) 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 Society of Saint Francis Central Fund's charity number? Society of Saint Francis Central Fund's charity number is 280238. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 280238? Search 280238 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 Society of Saint Francis Central Fund do? Defrays the costs of the Central Administration of the SSF & the expenses of its Ministers' General & First Order General Secretaries.Through its Development Fund, makes grants for the work of the Society of St Francis throughout the world.Through its Legacy Fund funds capital projects in Europe, provides long term support of elderly First Order Brothers & of SSF's work throughout the world. Does Society of Saint Francis Central Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Society of Saint Francis Central Fund. 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 Society of Saint Francis Central Fund? Society of Saint Francis Central Fund 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/280238).