--- title: "Charity of Thomas Abbot — check charity number 240280 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Charity of Thomas Abbot a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 240280. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Hardings Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/charity-of-thomas-abbot retrieved: 2026-08-18T18:29:53.791Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Charity of Thomas Abbot is a registered charity (number 240280) 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 £600 (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 Thomas Abbot? Registered charity number 240280 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Hardings Lane Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £600 ## What does Charity of Thomas Abbot do? Gives small annual grants to less well-off people in North Cheriton ## What causes is Charity of Thomas Abbot registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Charity of Thomas Abbot yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Charity of Thomas Abbot 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-thomas-abbot&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Charity of Thomas Abbot a legitimate charity? Yes. Charity of Thomas Abbot is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 240280) 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 Thomas Abbot's charity number? Charity of Thomas Abbot's charity number is 240280. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 240280? Search 240280 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 Thomas Abbot do? Gives small annual grants to less well-off people in North Cheriton Does Charity of Thomas Abbot have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Charity of Thomas Abbot. 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 Thomas Abbot? Charity of Thomas Abbot 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/240280).