--- title: "The Summers Poor Fund — check charity number 242975 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Summers Poor Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 242975. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Barnsley. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-summers-poor-fund retrieved: 2026-08-28T07:46:16.103Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Summers Poor Fund is a registered charity (number 242975) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £1,525 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Summers Poor Fund? Registered charity number 242975 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Barnsley Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £1,525 ## What does The Summers Poor Fund do? Money generated from investments is distributed each December to specified churches for distribution by the priests to the poor of their area of Barnsley in cash or kind. ## What causes is The Summers Poor Fund registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Summers Poor Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Summers Poor 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-summers-poor-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Summers Poor Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. The Summers Poor Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 242975) 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 Summers Poor Fund's charity number? The Summers Poor Fund's charity number is 242975. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 242975? Search 242975 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 Summers Poor Fund do? Money generated from investments is distributed each December to specified churches for distribution by the priests to the poor of their area of Barnsley in cash or kind. Does The Summers Poor Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Summers Poor 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 Summers Poor Fund? The Summers Poor 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/242975).