--- title: "Captain William Short — check charity number 242093 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Captain William Short a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 242093. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Ashburton Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/captain-william-short retrieved: 2026-08-18T07:30:50.353Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Captain William Short is a registered charity (number 242093) 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 £217 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Captain William Short? Registered charity number 242093 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Ashburton Road Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £217 ## What does Captain William Short do? Makes contributions to elderly people in Totnes ## What causes is Captain William Short registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Captain William Short yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Captain William Short 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=captain-william-short&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Captain William Short a legitimate charity? Yes. Captain William Short is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 242093) 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 Captain William Short's charity number? Captain William Short's charity number is 242093. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 242093? Search 242093 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 Captain William Short do? Makes contributions to elderly people in Totnes Does Captain William Short have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Captain William Short. 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 Captain William Short? Captain William Short 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/242093).