--- title: "The Durham Skin Fund — check charity number 516809 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Durham Skin Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 516809. Education/training charity based in Marton-in-Cleveland. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-durham-skin-fund retrieved: 2026-08-25T08:57:09.212Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Durham Skin Fund is a registered charity (number 516809) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £2,149 (year ending 2025-09-27). 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 Durham Skin Fund? Registered charity number 516809 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Marton-in-Cleveland Latest income (year ending 2025-09-27) £2,149 ## What does The Durham Skin Fund do? Medical education: provision of education in Dermatology to members of the Department of Dermatology, Co. Durham and Darlington Foundation Trust, GPs, Community Nursing staff, Pharmacists, and anyone caring for patients with skin disease, with the aim of providing first-class services. ## What causes is The Durham Skin Fund registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Durham Skin Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Durham Skin 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-durham-skin-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Durham Skin Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. The Durham Skin Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 516809) 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 Durham Skin Fund's charity number? The Durham Skin Fund's charity number is 516809. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 516809? Search 516809 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 Durham Skin Fund do? Medical education: provision of education in Dermatology to members of the Department of Dermatology, Co. Durham and Darlington Foundation Trust, GPs, Community Nursing staff, Pharmacists, and anyone caring for patients with skin disease, with the aim of providing first-class services. Does The Durham Skin Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Durham Skin 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 Durham Skin Fund? The Durham Skin 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/516809).