--- title: "The Parochial Charity — check charity number 515251 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Parochial Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 515251. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Forties Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-parochial-charity-2 retrieved: 2026-08-27T07:03:59.002Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Parochial Charity is a registered charity (number 515251) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £47,592 (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 The Parochial Charity? Registered charity number 515251 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Forties Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £47,592 ## What does The Parochial Charity do? For inhabitants of the Parish of Smisby:a. Relief of the aged and poor and of distress and sicknessb. To improve the conditions of life for the inhabitants in regard to social welfare, recreation and leisure occupationc. Provision and support of educational facilities ## What causes is The Parochial Charity registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Parochial Charity yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Parochial Charity 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-parochial-charity-2&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Parochial Charity a legitimate charity? Yes. The Parochial Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 515251) 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 Parochial Charity's charity number? The Parochial Charity's charity number is 515251. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 515251? Search 515251 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 Parochial Charity do? For inhabitants of the Parish of Smisby:a. Relief of the aged and poor and of distress and sicknessb. To improve the conditions of life for the inhabitants in regard to social welfare, recreation and leisure occupationc. Provision and support of educational facilities Does The Parochial Charity have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Parochial Charity. 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 Parochial Charity? The Parochial Charity 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/515251).