--- title: "Cowell and Porrill — check charity number 240438 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Cowell and Porrill a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 240438. Education/training charity based in Sheepgate. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cowell-and-porrill retrieved: 2026-08-19T16:21:09.174Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Cowell and Porrill is a registered charity (number 240438) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; accommodation/housing. Its latest reported income was £24,331 (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 Cowell and Porrill? Registered charity number 240438 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Sheepgate Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £24,331 ## What does Cowell and Porrill do? The charity makes grants to persons under the age of 25 years for educational purposes. The applicant or their parents must be resident of the parish of Benington or Leverton near Boston Lincolnshire. ## What causes is Cowell and Porrill registered for? Education/trainingAccommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Cowell and Porrill yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cowell and Porrill 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=cowell-and-porrill&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Cowell and Porrill a legitimate charity? Yes. Cowell and Porrill is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 240438) 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 Cowell and Porrill's charity number? Cowell and Porrill's charity number is 240438. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 240438? Search 240438 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 Cowell and Porrill do? The charity makes grants to persons under the age of 25 years for educational purposes. The applicant or their parents must be resident of the parish of Benington or Leverton near Boston Lincolnshire. Does Cowell and Porrill have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cowell and Porrill. 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 Cowell and Porrill? Cowell and Porrill 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/240438).