Is J L Hanman Bequest a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists J L Hanman Bequest as a registered charity (number 271200) 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 J L Hanman Bequest's charity number?

J L Hanman Bequest's charity number is 271200. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 271200?

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Does J L Hanman Bequest have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to J L Hanman Bequest?

J L Hanman Bequest does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was J L Hanman Bequest registered as a charity?

J L Hanman Bequest was entered on the register on 20 April 1976.

Registered charity · No. 271200

J L Hanman Bequest

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

J L Hanman Bequest 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 J L Hanman Bequest?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £13
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £0
Registered charity number: 271200
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Gloucester
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

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J L Hanman Bequest (number 271200) 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 J L Hanman Bequest do?

Makes grants to freemen of the City of Gloucester and / or their dependants who are in need of financial assistance.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for J L Hanman Bequest

Answers J L Hanman Bequest gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, 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 J L Hanman Bequest as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 20 April 1976
Also known as: City of Gloucester Chartered Freemen; John L Hanman Deceased Fund
Where it says it operates: Gloucestershire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals.

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 J L Hanman Bequest registered for?

The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for J L Hanman Bequest yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is J L Hanman Bequest a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists J L Hanman Bequest as a registered charity (number 271200) 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 J L Hanman Bequest's charity number?: J L Hanman Bequest's charity number is 271200. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 271200?: Search 271200 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 J L Hanman Bequest do?: Makes grants to freemen of the City of Gloucester and / or their dependants who are in need of financial assistance.
Does J L Hanman Bequest have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for J L Hanman Bequest. 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 J L Hanman Bequest?: J L Hanman Bequest 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 J L Hanman Bequest?: The register does not record J L Hanman Bequest as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was J L Hanman Bequest registered as a charity?: J L Hanman Bequest was entered on the register on 20 April 1976.

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.