Is Charity of William John Cook a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Charity of William John Cook as a registered charity (number 208186) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Charity of William John Cook's charity number?

Charity of William John Cook's charity number is 208186. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 208186?

Search 208186 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.

Does Charity of William John Cook have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Charity of William John Cook. 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 John Cook?

Charity of William John Cook does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Charity of William John Cook registered as a charity?

Charity of William John Cook was entered on the register on 22 September 1962.

Registered charity · No. 208186

Charity of William John Cook

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Charity of William John Cook is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty.

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What are the key facts about Charity of William John Cook?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £14,271
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £18,220
Registered charity number: 208186
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Maldon
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

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Charity of William John Cook (number 208186) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Charity of William John Cook do?

Giving grants to persons over 60 in need or giving grants to organisations who help such people.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Charity of William John Cook

Answers Charity of William John Cook gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Charity of William John Cook as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Charity of William John Cook's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 22 September 1962
Where it says it operates: Essex

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Charity of William John Cook registered for?

The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for Charity of William John Cook yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Charity of William John Cook. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Charity of William John Cook?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Charity of William John Cook a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Charity of William John Cook as a registered charity (number 208186) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Charity of William John Cook's charity number?: Charity of William John Cook's charity number is 208186. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 208186?: Search 208186 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 John Cook do?: Giving grants to persons over 60 in need or giving grants to organisations who help such people.
Does Charity of William John Cook have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Charity of William John Cook. 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 John Cook?: Charity of William John Cook does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Charity of William John Cook?: The register does not record Charity of William John Cook as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Charity of William John Cook's trustees paid?: Charity of William John Cook's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Charity of William John Cook registered as a charity?: Charity of William John Cook was entered on the register on 22 September 1962.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.