The William Payne Benefaction
The William Payne Benefaction is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, religious activities, based in Reading.
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Key facts
- Registered charity number
- 1058080
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Other
- Location
- Reading
- Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)
- £2,204
What the charity does
1. Provision of special benefits at St John's Primary School, Reading, for which provision is not made from public funds;2. Promotion of religious education of the pupils of St John's School in accordance with the doctrines of the Church of England; and3. Promotion of religious education and other charitable work of the C of E in the Parish of Reading St John the Evangelist and St Stephen.
Registered causes
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The William Payne Benefaction a legitimate charity?
- Yes. The William Payne Benefaction is a registered charity (number 1058080) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register.
- What does The William Payne Benefaction do?
- 1. Provision of special benefits at St John's Primary School, Reading, for which provision is not made from public funds;2. Promotion of religious education of the pupils of St John's School in accordance with the doctrines of the Church of England; and3. Promotion of religious education and other charitable work of the C of E in the Parish of Reading St John the Evangelist and St Stephen.
- How can I donate to The William Payne Benefaction?
- The William Payne Benefaction does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.