--- title: "Wingham Fire Brigade Fund — check charity number 274064 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Wingham Fire Brigade Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 274064. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Staple Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/wingham-fire-brigade-fund retrieved: 2026-08-24T13:07:50.722Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Wingham Fire Brigade Fund is a registered charity (number 274064) 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 £850 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Wingham Fire Brigade Fund? Registered charity number 274064 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Staple Road Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £850 ## What does Wingham Fire Brigade Fund do? Any charitable purposes for the general benefit of the inhabitants of the parish of Wingham for which provision is not made out of rates, taxes and other funds. ## What causes is Wingham Fire Brigade Fund registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Wingham Fire Brigade Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Wingham Fire Brigade 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=wingham-fire-brigade-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Wingham Fire Brigade Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. Wingham Fire Brigade Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 274064) 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 Wingham Fire Brigade Fund's charity number? Wingham Fire Brigade Fund's charity number is 274064. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 274064? Search 274064 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 Wingham Fire Brigade Fund do? Any charitable purposes for the general benefit of the inhabitants of the parish of Wingham for which provision is not made out of rates, taxes and other funds. Does Wingham Fire Brigade Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wingham Fire Brigade 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 Wingham Fire Brigade Fund? Wingham Fire Brigade 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/274064).