Is Jacobs Well Appeal a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Jacobs Well Appeal as a registered charity (number 515235) 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 Jacobs Well Appeal's charity number?

Jacobs Well Appeal's charity number is 515235. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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How can I donate to Jacobs Well Appeal?

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What was Jacobs Well Appeal previously called?

The register lists these previous names for Jacobs Well Appeal: Jacob's Well Appeal; Jacob's Well Polish Appeal.

When was Jacobs Well Appeal registered as a charity?

Jacobs Well Appeal was entered on the register on 20 July 1984.

Registered charity · No. 515235

Jacobs Well Appeal

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Jacobs Well Appeal is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives.

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What are the key facts about Jacobs Well Appeal?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £2,341
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £40
Registered charity number: 515235
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Swinemoor Lane
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: www.jacobswellappeal.org

Quick answer

Jacobs Well Appeal (number 515235) 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 Jacobs Well Appeal do?

WE ARE A CHRISTIAN CHARITY THAT RAISES FUNDS AND COLLECTS SUPPLIES, OFTEN RECYCLED, TO SEND ABROAD, GIVING VOLUNTEERS NEW OPPORTUNITIES AND EXPERIENCES.1) IN W. AFRICA WE ARE SUPPORTING SCHOOLS, HOSPITALS AND CLINICS TO MAINTAIN AND DEVELOP SERVICES. 2) IN MOLDOVA, UKRAINE, AFGHANISTAN AND KENYA AND DISASTER AREAS WE SUPPLY HUMANITARIAN AID 3) WE PROVIDE REHABILITATION HOUSING IN ROMANIA

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Jacobs Well Appeal

Answers Jacobs Well Appeal 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 records Jacobs Well Appeal as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 20 July 1984
Also known as: Jacobs Well
Previous names on the register: Jacob's Well Appeal; Jacob's Well Polish Appeal
Where it says it operates: East Riding of Yorkshire · Albania · Burkina Faso · Ghana · Kenya · Moldova · Pakistan · Romania

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; Provides Human Resources; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research.

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 Jacobs Well Appeal registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

Why is there no Clarity Score for Jacobs Well Appeal yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Jacobs Well Appeal. 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 Jacobs Well Appeal?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Jacobs Well Appeal a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Jacobs Well Appeal as a registered charity (number 515235) 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 Jacobs Well Appeal's charity number?: Jacobs Well Appeal's charity number is 515235. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 515235?: Search 515235 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 Jacobs Well Appeal do?: WE ARE A CHRISTIAN CHARITY THAT RAISES FUNDS AND COLLECTS SUPPLIES, OFTEN RECYCLED, TO SEND ABROAD, GIVING VOLUNTEERS NEW OPPORTUNITIES AND EXPERIENCES.1) IN W. AFRICA WE ARE SUPPORTING SCHOOLS, HOSPITALS AND CLINICS TO MAINTAIN AND DEVELOP SERVICES. 2) IN MOLDOVA, UKRAINE, AFGHANISTAN AND KENYA AND DISASTER AREAS WE SUPPLY HUMANITARIAN AID 3) WE PROVIDE REHABILITATION HOUSING IN ROMANIA
Does Jacobs Well Appeal have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Jacobs Well Appeal. 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 Jacobs Well Appeal?: Jacobs Well Appeal's website listed in our register data is http://www.jacobswellappeal.org. 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.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Jacobs Well Appeal?: The register records Jacobs Well Appeal as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
What was Jacobs Well Appeal previously called?: The register lists these previous names for Jacobs Well Appeal: Jacob's Well Appeal; Jacob's Well Polish Appeal.
When was Jacobs Well Appeal registered as a charity?: Jacobs Well Appeal was entered on the register on 20 July 1984.

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.