--- title: "Charity of William Beare — check charity number 240159 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Charity of William Beare a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 240159. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Appledore. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/charity-of-william-beare retrieved: 2026-08-18T20:07:56.221Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Charity of William Beare is a registered charity (number 240159) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £804 (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 William Beare? Registered charity number 240159 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Appledore Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £804 ## What does Charity of William Beare do? At Christmas time our charity delivers food parcels ( Christmas Treats) to the sick and infirm and housebound to cheer them up, and let them know that someone is thinking of them at this special time. We have also extended it to those who are bereaved. We operate in the Appledore Area only. ## What causes is Charity of William Beare registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Charity of William Beare yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Charity of William Beare 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-william-beare&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Charity of William Beare a legitimate charity? Yes. Charity of William Beare is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 240159) 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 William Beare's charity number? Charity of William Beare's charity number is 240159. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 240159? Search 240159 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 William Beare do? At Christmas time our charity delivers food parcels ( Christmas Treats) to the sick and infirm and housebound to cheer them up, and let them know that someone is thinking of them at this special time. We have also extended it to those who are bereaved. We operate in the Appledore Area only. Does Charity of William Beare have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Charity of William Beare. 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 William Beare? Charity of William Beare 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/240159).