--- title: "The Birtley War Memorial — check charity number 247984 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Birtley War Memorial a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 247984. Environment/conservation/heritage charity based in Legal & Corporate Services. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-birtley-war-memorial retrieved: 2026-08-24T03:38:46.720Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Birtley War Memorial is a registered charity (number 247984) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: environment/conservation/heritage. 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 The Birtley War Memorial? Registered charity number 247984 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Legal & Corporate Services ## What does The Birtley War Memorial do? Environment/Conservation/Heritage ## What causes is The Birtley War Memorial registered for? Environment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Birtley War Memorial yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Birtley War Memorial 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=the-birtley-war-memorial&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Birtley War Memorial a legitimate charity? Yes. The Birtley War Memorial is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 247984) 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 The Birtley War Memorial's charity number? The Birtley War Memorial's charity number is 247984. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 247984? Search 247984 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 The Birtley War Memorial do? Environment/Conservation/Heritage Does The Birtley War Memorial have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Birtley War Memorial. 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 The Birtley War Memorial? The Birtley War Memorial 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/247984).