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The Public Funeral Fund

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1197105
Status
Registered
Registered
Dec. 14, 2021
Legal form
CIO

Address

Address
49 CRAVEN STREET
ACCRINGTON
BB5 0SE

Activities

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.

Objects: For The Public Benefit, To Relieve And Assist Those Who Are In Financial Hardship Due To A Bereavement Of A Family Member Or Friend Including Stillbirths, Miscarriages And Sudden Deaths, Through The Provisions Of Fundraising And Grant Applications To Help Cover Upfront Funeral Costs In Order For Preparations To Be Made For Their Loved One, The Costs Will Be Paid Directly To The Funeral Directors Who Will Or Have Made Those Preparations. We Are Based In Accrington, Lancashire And Are Limited To The Hyndburn Borough.

Classification

How
Makes Grants To Individuals, Provides Services
What
General Charitable Purposes, Disability, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity
Who
The General Public/mankind

Areas of operation

Local Authority
Lancashire

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
May 27, 2025 — —
May 27, 2024 — —
May 27, 2023 — —

Trustees

Name Appointed
Sarah Barton (Chair) Sept. 30, 2021
Jackie Gregson Sept. 30, 2021
Zoe Gregson Sept. 30, 2021