--- title: "Howard Watson Symington Memorial Charity — charity 512708" description: "Howard Watson Symington Memorial Charity (charity 512708). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/howard-watson-symington-memorial-charity retrieved: 2026-09-21T14:20:45.697Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Howard Watson Symington Memorial Charity is listed as a registered charity (number 512708) 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: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £89,729 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Howard Watson Symington Memorial Charity? Registered charity number 512708 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact locality (not service coverage) Market Harborough Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £89,729 Website [www.hwsmcharity.org.uk](http://www.hwsmcharity.org.uk/) ## What does Howard Watson Symington Memorial Charity do? To help the elderly, vulnerable and those on low income in Market Harborough and the Bowdens;To help in relieving misfortune and ill-health for local people;To help in improving the conditions of life for local people, with particular emphasis on social welfare, facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupation; andTo help in providing and supporting educational facilities ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations. Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-09-08. 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 Howard Watson Symington Memorial Charity registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Howard Watson Symington Memorial Charity yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Howard Watson Symington Memorial 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Howard Watson Symington Memorial Charity? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Provided by the charity Supporting public source ## 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=howard-watson-symington-memorial-charity&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.hwsmcharity.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Howard Watson Symington Memorial Charity a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Howard Watson Symington Memorial Charity as a registered charity (number 512708) 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 Howard Watson Symington Memorial Charity's charity number? Howard Watson Symington Memorial Charity's charity number is 512708. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 512708? Search 512708 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 Howard Watson Symington Memorial Charity do? To help the elderly, vulnerable and those on low income in Market Harborough and the Bowdens;To help in relieving misfortune and ill-health for local people;To help in improving the conditions of life for local people, with particular emphasis on social welfare, facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupation; andTo help in providing and supporting educational facilities Does Howard Watson Symington Memorial Charity have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Howard Watson Symington Memorial 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 Howard Watson Symington Memorial Charity? Howard Watson Symington Memorial Charity's website listed in our register data is http://www.hwsmcharity.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-09-08, 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/charity-details/?regId=512708&subId=0).