Is Lady Norton's Charity for the Poor a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Lady Norton's Charity for the Poor as a registered charity (number 201286) 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 Lady Norton's Charity for the Poor's charity number?

Lady Norton's Charity for the Poor's charity number is 201286. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 201286?

Search 201286 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.

Does Lady Norton's Charity for the Poor have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lady Norton's Charity for the Poor. 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 Lady Norton's Charity for the Poor?

Lady Norton's Charity for the Poor does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Lady Norton's Charity for the Poor registered as a charity?

Lady Norton's Charity for the Poor was entered on the register on 9 January 1962.

Registered charity · No. 201286

Lady Norton's Charity for the Poor

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Lady Norton's Charity for the Poor is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability.

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What are the key facts about Lady Norton's Charity for the Poor?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31: £364
Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31: £0
Registered charity number: 201286
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Abbots Leigh
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

Quick answer

Lady Norton's Charity for the Poor (number 201286) 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 Lady Norton's Charity for the Poor do?

THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION FOR PUBLIC BENEFIT THROUGHOUT THE ENGLAND AND WALES.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Lady Norton's Charity for the Poor

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

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 9 January 1962
Also known as: The Abbots Leigh Charities - for the Vicar for Apprenticing and for the Poor
Where it says it operates: North Somerset

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations.

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.

Linked funds and trusts

The register records these funds under parent charity number 201286. They are not counted as separate charity registrations in this directory. Check each linked record for its purposes.

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What causes is Lady Norton's Charity for the Poor registered for?

Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability

Why is there no Clarity Score for Lady Norton's Charity for the Poor yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Lady Norton's Charity for the Poor. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lady Norton's Charity for the Poor a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Lady Norton's Charity for the Poor as a registered charity (number 201286) 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 Lady Norton's Charity for the Poor's charity number?: Lady Norton's Charity for the Poor's charity number is 201286. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 201286?: Search 201286 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 Lady Norton's Charity for the Poor do?: THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION FOR PUBLIC BENEFIT THROUGHOUT THE ENGLAND AND WALES.
Does Lady Norton's Charity for the Poor have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lady Norton's Charity for the Poor. 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 Lady Norton's Charity for the Poor?: Lady Norton's Charity for the Poor 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 Lady Norton's Charity for the Poor?: The register does not record Lady Norton's Charity for the Poor as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Lady Norton's Charity for the Poor registered as a charity?: Lady Norton's Charity for the Poor was entered on the register on 9 January 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.