--- title: "Charity of Alice Bessie Potter for Aged, Sick or Needy Inhabitants — check charity number 240165 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Charity of Alice Bessie Potter for Aged, Sick or Needy Inhabitants a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 240165. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Gayton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/charity-of-alice-bessie-potter-for-aged-sick-or-needy-inhabitants retrieved: 2026-08-18T16:54:22.370Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Charity of Alice Bessie Potter for Aged, Sick or Needy Inhabitants is a registered charity (number 240165) 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 £6,689 (year ending 2025-01-31). 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 Charity of Alice Bessie Potter for Aged, Sick or Needy Inhabitants? Registered charity number 240165 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Gayton Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31) £6,689 ## What does Charity of Alice Bessie Potter for Aged, Sick or Needy Inhabitants do? The Charity acts within the village of Padbury for the relief of poverty of elderly or old people, or people with a disability or special needs, by making grants to either individuals or organisations. ## What causes is Charity of Alice Bessie Potter for Aged, Sick or Needy Inhabitants registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Charity of Alice Bessie Potter for Aged, Sick or Needy Inhabitants yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Charity of Alice Bessie Potter for Aged, Sick or Needy Inhabitants 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=charity-of-alice-bessie-potter-for-aged-sick-or-needy-inhabitants&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Charity of Alice Bessie Potter for Aged, Sick or Needy Inhabitants a legitimate charity? Yes. Charity of Alice Bessie Potter for Aged, Sick or Needy Inhabitants is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 240165) 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 Charity of Alice Bessie Potter for Aged, Sick or Needy Inhabitants's charity number? Charity of Alice Bessie Potter for Aged, Sick or Needy Inhabitants's charity number is 240165. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 240165? Search 240165 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 Charity of Alice Bessie Potter for Aged, Sick or Needy Inhabitants do? The Charity acts within the village of Padbury for the relief of poverty of elderly or old people, or people with a disability or special needs, by making grants to either individuals or organisations. Does Charity of Alice Bessie Potter for Aged, Sick or Needy Inhabitants have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Charity of Alice Bessie Potter for Aged, Sick or Needy Inhabitants. 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 Charity of Alice Bessie Potter for Aged, Sick or Needy Inhabitants? Charity of Alice Bessie Potter for Aged, Sick or Needy Inhabitants 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/240165).