--- title: "Bowhay St Francis — check charity number 286890 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bowhay St Francis a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 286890. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Shillingford Abbot. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bowhay-st-francis retrieved: 2026-08-19T00:41:11.760Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bowhay St Francis is a registered charity (number 286890) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; religious activities. 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 Bowhay St Francis? Registered charity number 286890 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Shillingford Abbot ## What does Bowhay St Francis do? no activities at present ## What causes is Bowhay St Francis registered for? General Charitable PurposesReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bowhay St Francis yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bowhay St Francis 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=bowhay-st-francis&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bowhay St Francis a legitimate charity? Yes. Bowhay St Francis is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 286890) 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 Bowhay St Francis's charity number? Bowhay St Francis's charity number is 286890. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 286890? Search 286890 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 Bowhay St Francis do? no activities at present Does Bowhay St Francis have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bowhay St Francis. 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 Bowhay St Francis? Bowhay St Francis 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/286890).