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Registered charity · No. 1197105CIOAccrington

The Public Funeral Fund

The Public Funeral Fund is a registered charity in England & Wales working in general charitable purposes, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, based in Accrington.

Quick answer

The Public Funeral Fund is a registered charity (number 1197105) 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 Public Funeral Fund?

Registered charity number
1197105
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
CIO
Location
Accrington

What does The Public Funeral Fund do?

We award small grants towards funeral costs for those who struggle financially when having lost a loved one. Our aim is to assist those who choose a basic funeral plan for their loved one to be able to see them one last time as this is currently not an option but an additional cost. Our services are not limited to small grants towards funeral costs as we also offer advice and guidance.

What causes is The Public Funeral Fund registered for?

General Charitable PurposesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Public Funeral Fund yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Public Funeral 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Public Funeral Fund a legitimate charity?
Yes. The Public Funeral Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1197105) 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 Public Funeral Fund's charity number?
The Public Funeral Fund's charity number is 1197105. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1197105?
Search 1197105 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 Public Funeral Fund do?
We award small grants towards funeral costs for those who struggle financially when having lost a loved one. Our aim is to assist those who choose a basic funeral plan for their loved one to be able to see them one last time as this is currently not an option but an additional cost. Our services are not limited to small grants towards funeral costs as we also offer advice and guidance.
Does The Public Funeral Fund have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Public Funeral 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 Public Funeral Fund?
The Public Funeral Fund's website is http://Www.thepublicfuneralfund.godaddysites.com — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.