--- title: "Charity of William Brereton for the Poor — check charity number 267638 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Charity of William Brereton for the Poor a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 267638. Accommodation/housing charity based in Norwich. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/charity-of-william-brereton-for-the-poor retrieved: 2026-08-18T19:11:12.745Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Charity of William Brereton for the Poor is a registered charity (number 267638) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: accommodation/housing. Its latest reported income was £2,684 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Brereton for the Poor? Registered charity number 267638 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Norwich Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £2,684 ## What does Charity of William Brereton for the Poor do? Two almshouses provided for widows of the village of Felthorpe. ## What causes is Charity of William Brereton for the Poor registered for? Accommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Charity of William Brereton for the Poor yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Charity of William Brereton for the Poor 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-brereton-for-the-poor&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Charity of William Brereton for the Poor a legitimate charity? Yes. Charity of William Brereton for the Poor is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 267638) 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 Brereton for the Poor's charity number? Charity of William Brereton for the Poor's charity number is 267638. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 267638? Search 267638 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 Brereton for the Poor do? Two almshouses provided for widows of the village of Felthorpe. Does Charity of William Brereton for the Poor have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Charity of William Brereton for the Poor. 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 Brereton for the Poor? Charity of William Brereton for the Poor 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/267638).