Is W H Petty Testimonial Fund a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists W H Petty Testimonial Fund as a registered charity (number 290499) 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 W H Petty Testimonial Fund's charity number?

W H Petty Testimonial Fund's charity number is 290499. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 290499?

Search 290499 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 W H Petty Testimonial Fund have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for W H Petty Testimonial Fund. 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 W H Petty Testimonial Fund?

W H Petty Testimonial Fund does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

What was W H Petty Testimonial Fund previously called?

The register lists this previous name for W H Petty Testimonial Fund: W H Petty Trust Fund.

When was W H Petty Testimonial Fund registered as a charity?

W H Petty Testimonial Fund was entered on the register on 5 June 1985.

Registered charity · No. 290499

W H Petty Testimonial Fund

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

W H Petty Testimonial Fund is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty.

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What are the key facts about W H Petty Testimonial Fund?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £553
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £0
Registered charity number: 290499
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Room 3.21, Sessions House
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

Quick answer

W H Petty Testimonial Fund (number 290499) 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 W H Petty Testimonial Fund do?

To provide funding to aid educational advancement or for the general welfare or benefit of any pupils, students, teachers or any other employees or former employees connected with the education service

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for W H Petty Testimonial Fund

Answers W H Petty Testimonial Fund 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 W H Petty Testimonial Fund as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 5 June 1985
Previous names on the register: W H Petty Trust Fund
Where it says it operates: Kent

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups.

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 W H Petty Testimonial Fund registered for?

Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for W H Petty Testimonial Fund yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score W H Petty Testimonial Fund. 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 W H Petty Testimonial Fund?

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Frequently asked questions

Is W H Petty Testimonial Fund a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists W H Petty Testimonial Fund as a registered charity (number 290499) 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 W H Petty Testimonial Fund's charity number?: W H Petty Testimonial Fund's charity number is 290499. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 290499?: Search 290499 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 W H Petty Testimonial Fund do?: To provide funding to aid educational advancement or for the general welfare or benefit of any pupils, students, teachers or any other employees or former employees connected with the education service
Does W H Petty Testimonial Fund have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for W H Petty Testimonial Fund. 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 W H Petty Testimonial Fund?: W H Petty Testimonial Fund 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 W H Petty Testimonial Fund?: The register does not record W H Petty Testimonial Fund as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was W H Petty Testimonial Fund previously called?: The register lists this previous name for W H Petty Testimonial Fund: W H Petty Trust Fund.
When was W H Petty Testimonial Fund registered as a charity?: W H Petty Testimonial Fund was entered on the register on 5 June 1985.

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.