Is Townland Charity a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Townland Charity as a registered charity (number 244628) 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 Townland Charity's charity number?

Townland Charity's charity number is 244628. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 244628?

Search 244628 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 Townland Charity have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Townland 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 Townland Charity?

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

What was Townland Charity previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Townland Charity: Town Land Charity.

When was Townland Charity registered as a charity?

Townland Charity was entered on the register on 7 October 1965.

Registered charity · No. 244628

Townland Charity

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Townland Charity is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, the prevention or relief of poverty, arts/culture/heritage/science.

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What are the key facts about Townland Charity?

Reported income · year ending 2025-11-30: £55
Reported spending · year ending 2025-11-30: £600
Registered charity number: 244628
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Colne Engaine
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

Quick answer

Townland Charity (number 244628) 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 Townland Charity do?

Owner of a field from which rents are received annually and used for funding support, primarily for elderly inhabitants of Colne Engaine

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Townland Charity

Answers Townland 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 Townland 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: 7 October 1965
Previous names on the register: Town Land Charity
Where it says it operates: Essex

Who it supports and how it works

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

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Other Charitable Activities.

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 Townland Charity registered for?

General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Townland Charity yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Townland Charity. 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 Townland Charity?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Townland Charity a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Townland Charity as a registered charity (number 244628) 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 Townland Charity's charity number?: Townland Charity's charity number is 244628. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 244628?: Search 244628 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 Townland Charity do?: Owner of a field from which rents are received annually and used for funding support, primarily for elderly inhabitants of Colne Engaine
Does Townland Charity have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Townland 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 Townland Charity?: Townland 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 Townland Charity?: The register does not record Townland Charity as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Townland Charity previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Townland Charity: Town Land Charity.
When was Townland Charity registered as a charity?: Townland Charity was entered on the register on 7 October 1965.

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.