--- title: "The Cecil Bowen Memorial Fund — check charity number 1174493 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Cecil Bowen Memorial Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1174493. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Ethos Court. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-cecil-bowen-memorial-fund retrieved: 2026-08-24T19:05:12.357Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Cecil Bowen Memorial Fund is a registered charity (number 1174493) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. 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 Cecil Bowen Memorial Fund? Registered charity number 1174493 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Ethos Court ## What does The Cecil Bowen Memorial Fund do? The aim of the charity is to support residents of the Chester area of all ages by providing relief of financial difficulty or to support assisting with specialist requirements that have not been able to be satisfied via traditional routes.In particular the charity supports those residents living in the Handbridge, Hoole, Boughton and Great Boughton neighbourhoods where Cecil and his wife Mary l ## What causes is The Cecil Bowen Memorial Fund registered for? General Charitable PurposesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Cecil Bowen Memorial Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Cecil Bowen Memorial 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=the-cecil-bowen-memorial-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Cecil Bowen Memorial Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. The Cecil Bowen Memorial Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1174493) 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 Cecil Bowen Memorial Fund's charity number? The Cecil Bowen Memorial Fund's charity number is 1174493. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1174493? Search 1174493 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 Cecil Bowen Memorial Fund do? The aim of the charity is to support residents of the Chester area of all ages by providing relief of financial difficulty or to support assisting with specialist requirements that have not been able to be satisfied via traditional routes.In particular the charity supports those residents living in the Handbridge, Hoole, Boughton and Great Boughton neighbourhoods where Cecil and his wife Mary l Does The Cecil Bowen Memorial Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Cecil Bowen Memorial 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 The Cecil Bowen Memorial Fund? The Cecil Bowen Memorial 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/1174493).