--- title: "The British Commonwealth Rifle Club — check charity number 216504 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The British Commonwealth Rifle Club a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 216504. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Bisley Camp. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-british-commonwealth-rifle-club retrieved: 2026-08-24T14:23:49.224Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The British Commonwealth Rifle Club is a registered charity (number 216504) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; amateur sport; armed forces/emergency service efficiency. Its latest reported income was £61,183 (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 The British Commonwealth Rifle Club? Registered charity number 216504 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Bisley Camp Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £61,183 ## What does The British Commonwealth Rifle Club do? The objects of the Club are to promote interest and skill in rifle shooting within the Commonwealth, including by assisting teams and individuals from the Commonwealth competing at prize meetings of the National Rifle Association and the National Small-bore Rifle Association, the better to enable them to take part when required in the defence of their Countries and the Commonwealth. ## What causes is The British Commonwealth Rifle Club registered for? General Charitable PurposesAmateur SportArmed Forces/emergency Service Efficiency ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The British Commonwealth Rifle Club yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The British Commonwealth Rifle Club 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-british-commonwealth-rifle-club&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The British Commonwealth Rifle Club a legitimate charity? Yes. The British Commonwealth Rifle Club is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 216504) 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 British Commonwealth Rifle Club's charity number? The British Commonwealth Rifle Club's charity number is 216504. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 216504? Search 216504 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 British Commonwealth Rifle Club do? The objects of the Club are to promote interest and skill in rifle shooting within the Commonwealth, including by assisting teams and individuals from the Commonwealth competing at prize meetings of the National Rifle Association and the National Small-bore Rifle Association, the better to enable them to take part when required in the defence of their Countries and the Commonwealth. Does The British Commonwealth Rifle Club have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The British Commonwealth Rifle Club. 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 British Commonwealth Rifle Club? The British Commonwealth Rifle Club 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/216504).