--- title: "Charity of John Brownfield — check charity number 248927 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Charity of John Brownfield a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 248927. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Warrington. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/charity-of-john-brownfield retrieved: 2026-08-18T17:49:46.261Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Charity of John Brownfield is a registered charity (number 248927) 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 £2 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 John Brownfield? Registered charity number 248927 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Warrington Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £2 ## What does Charity of John Brownfield do? ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION OF RELIEF OF WIDOWS IN THE PARISH OF ST ELPHIN, WARRINGTON. ## What causes is Charity of John Brownfield registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Charity of John Brownfield yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Charity of John Brownfield 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-john-brownfield&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Charity of John Brownfield a legitimate charity? Yes. Charity of John Brownfield is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 248927) 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 John Brownfield's charity number? Charity of John Brownfield's charity number is 248927. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 248927? Search 248927 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 John Brownfield do? ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION OF RELIEF OF WIDOWS IN THE PARISH OF ST ELPHIN, WARRINGTON. Does Charity of John Brownfield have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Charity of John Brownfield. 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 John Brownfield? Charity of John Brownfield 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/248927).