--- title: "Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Britain — check charity number 1077961 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Britain a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1077961. Overseas Aid/famine Relief charity based in West Hanningfield. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/watch-tower-bible-and-tract-society-of-britain retrieved: 2026-08-18T07:34:29.612Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Britain is a registered charity (number 1077961) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: overseas aid/famine relief; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £38,463,325 (year ending 2025-08-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Britain? Registered charity number 1077961 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location West Hanningfield Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £38,463,325 ## What does Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Britain do? 1. Provision of facilities to assist full time ministers. 2. Producing material for Bible education, publishing, importing, exporting, recording, translating, producing Bible literature.3. Purchasing, building, and renovating properties for use by Jehovah's Witnesses as places of worship.4. Humanitarian aid. 5. Distributing funds and goods to other entities with similar aims. ## What causes is Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Britain registered for? Overseas Aid/famine ReliefReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Britain yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Britain is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=watch-tower-bible-and-tract-society-of-britain&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Britain a legitimate charity? Yes. Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Britain is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1077961) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Britain's charity number? Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Britain's charity number is 1077961. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1077961? Search 1077961 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 Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Britain do? 1. Provision of facilities to assist full time ministers. 2. Producing material for Bible education, publishing, importing, exporting, recording, translating, producing Bible literature.3. Purchasing, building, and renovating properties for use by Jehovah's Witnesses as places of worship.4. Humanitarian aid. 5. Distributing funds and goods to other entities with similar aims. Does Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Britain have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Britain. 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 Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Britain? Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Britain 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 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1077961).