Is John Townsend's Charity a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists John Townsend's Charity as a registered charity (number 202685) 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 John Townsend's Charity's charity number?

John Townsend's Charity's charity number is 202685. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 202685?

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How can I donate to John Townsend's Charity?

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When was John Townsend's Charity registered as a charity?

John Townsend's Charity was entered on the register on 22 February 1962.

Registered charity · No. 202685

John Townsend's Charity

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

John Townsend's Charity is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include the advancement of health or saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty.

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What are the key facts about John Townsend's Charity?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £2,498
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £682
Registered charity number: 202685
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Ely
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

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John Townsend's Charity (number 202685) 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 John Townsend's Charity do?

The John Townsend Charity is for the benefit of the people living within the parish boundary of Little Thetford in Cambridgeshire. Its Scheme enables the Trustees to consider requests for financial assistance from those who are sick or on low income.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for John Townsend's Charity

Answers John Townsend's Charity 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 John Townsend's Charity as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 22 February 1962
Where it says it operates: Cambridgeshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin; The General Public/mankind.

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 John Townsend's Charity registered for?

The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is John Townsend's Charity a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists John Townsend's Charity as a registered charity (number 202685) 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 John Townsend's Charity's charity number?: John Townsend's Charity's charity number is 202685. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 202685?: Search 202685 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 John Townsend's Charity do?: The John Townsend Charity is for the benefit of the people living within the parish boundary of Little Thetford in Cambridgeshire. Its Scheme enables the Trustees to consider requests for financial assistance from those who are sick or on low income.
Does John Townsend's Charity have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for John Townsend'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 John Townsend's Charity?: John Townsend's Charity 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 John Townsend's Charity?: The register does not record John Townsend's Charity as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was John Townsend's Charity registered as a charity?: John Townsend's Charity was entered on the register on 22 February 1962.

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.