--- title: "Alderman Samuel Wilson Fund — check charity number 1117548 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Alderman Samuel Wilson Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1117548. General Charitable Purposes charity based in PO Box 270. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/alderman-samuel-wilson-fund retrieved: 2026-08-18T13:55:04.471Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Alderman Samuel Wilson Fund is a registered charity (number 1117548) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training. Its latest reported income was £2,785 (year ending 2025-05-31). 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 Alderman Samuel Wilson Fund? Registered charity number 1117548 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location PO Box 270 Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31) £2,785 ## What does Alderman Samuel Wilson Fund do? The charity's main activity is the making of grants to young people for educational purposes, principally through bursaries to selected educational institutions with a close connection to the City of London. ## What causes is Alderman Samuel Wilson Fund registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Alderman Samuel Wilson Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Alderman Samuel Wilson 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=alderman-samuel-wilson-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Alderman Samuel Wilson Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. Alderman Samuel Wilson Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1117548) 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 Alderman Samuel Wilson Fund's charity number? Alderman Samuel Wilson Fund's charity number is 1117548. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1117548? Search 1117548 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 Alderman Samuel Wilson Fund do? The charity's main activity is the making of grants to young people for educational purposes, principally through bursaries to selected educational institutions with a close connection to the City of London. Does Alderman Samuel Wilson Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Alderman Samuel Wilson 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 Alderman Samuel Wilson Fund? Alderman Samuel Wilson 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/1117548).