--- title: "Charity of George Herbert — check charity number 232298 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Charity of George Herbert a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 232298. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Biggleswade. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/charity-of-george-herbert retrieved: 2026-08-18T19:07:33.728Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Charity of George Herbert is a registered charity (number 232298) 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 £20 (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 Charity of George Herbert? Registered charity number 232298 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Biggleswade Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £20 ## What does Charity of George Herbert do? The trust was set up on 16th March 1809 to be distributed to 'poor inhabitants of Biggleswade' reported to lead good and normal lives of the established Church of England that should already attend the Divine Service and receive the Sacraments in the Parish Church ## What causes is Charity of George Herbert registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Charity of George Herbert yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Charity of George Herbert 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-george-herbert&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Charity of George Herbert a legitimate charity? Yes. Charity of George Herbert is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 232298) 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 George Herbert's charity number? Charity of George Herbert's charity number is 232298. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 232298? Search 232298 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 George Herbert do? The trust was set up on 16th March 1809 to be distributed to 'poor inhabitants of Biggleswade' reported to lead good and normal lives of the established Church of England that should already attend the Divine Service and receive the Sacraments in the Parish Church Does Charity of George Herbert have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Charity of George Herbert. 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 George Herbert? Charity of George Herbert 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/232298).