--- title: "Thurston Lunch Club — check charity number 1018888 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Thurston Lunch Club a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1018888. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Thurston. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/thurston-lunch-club retrieved: 2026-08-28T20:24:13.518Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Thurston Lunch Club is a registered charity (number 1018888) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; recreation. Its latest reported income was £7,691 (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 Thurston Lunch Club? Registered charity number 1018888 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Thurston Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £7,691 ## What does Thurston Lunch Club do? To provide meals and recreational activities for residents and former residents of Thurston, over the age of 55. The aim is to improve lifestyle of members who are restricted by health, age & poverty. Outings & events are also arranged. ## What causes is Thurston Lunch Club registered for? General Charitable PurposesRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Thurston Lunch Club yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Thurston Lunch Club 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=thurston-lunch-club&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Thurston Lunch Club a legitimate charity? Yes. Thurston Lunch Club is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1018888) 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 Thurston Lunch Club's charity number? Thurston Lunch Club's charity number is 1018888. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1018888? Search 1018888 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 Thurston Lunch Club do? To provide meals and recreational activities for residents and former residents of Thurston, over the age of 55. The aim is to improve lifestyle of members who are restricted by health, age & poverty. Outings & events are also arranged. Does Thurston Lunch Club have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Thurston Lunch Club. 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 Thurston Lunch Club? Thurston Lunch Club 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/1018888).