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The register data used for this profile lists Dawson's Charity as a registered charity (number 247149) 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.

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Dawson's Charity's charity number is 247149. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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Registered charity · No. 247149Tadcaster

Dawson's Charity

Dawson's Charity is a registered charity in England & Wales working in the prevention or relief of poverty, based in Tadcaster.

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Dawson's Charity is listed as a registered charity (number 247149) in the Charity Commission for England and Wales data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £7,235 (year ending 2025-04-15). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset.

What are the key facts about Dawson's Charity?

Registered charity number: 247149
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact locality (not service coverage): Tadcaster
Latest income (year ending 2025-04-15): £7,235

What does Dawson's Charity do?

To provide an annual pension. Pensioners shall be vulnerable females who reside in the Tadcaster Benefice. The Trustees should appoint up to 20 pensioners p.a. Should there be sufficient income remaining or insufficient pension applications during the year, then further applications from other vulnerable people in social need, will be considered.

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups.

Reported activities: Provides Other Finance.

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What causes is Dawson's Charity registered for?

The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for Dawson's Charity yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Dawson's Charity 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. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dawson's Charity a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Dawson's Charity as a registered charity (number 247149) 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 Dawson's Charity's charity number?: Dawson's Charity's charity number is 247149. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 247149?: Search 247149 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 Dawson's Charity do?: To provide an annual pension. Pensioners shall be vulnerable females who reside in the Tadcaster Benefice. The Trustees should appoint up to 20 pensioners p.a. Should there be sufficient income remaining or insufficient pension applications during the year, then further applications from other vulnerable people in social need, will be considered.
Does Dawson's Charity have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dawson's Charity. 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 Dawson's Charity?: Dawson's Charity 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 2026-09-08, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.