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William Cray is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, economic/community development/employment.
William Cray (number 310074) 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 William Cray do?
The Cray Charity exists to provide financial assistance to students of further/higher education, who are normally resident in the parish of Compton Bishop in Somerset.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for William Cray
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Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record William Cray as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Cray Charity; Crays Charity
Where it says it operates
Somerset
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.
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The register data used for this profile lists William Cray as a registered charity (number 310074) 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 William Cray's charity number?
William Cray's charity number is 310074. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 310074?
Search 310074 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 William Cray do?
The Cray Charity exists to provide financial assistance to students of further/higher education, who are normally resident in the parish of Compton Bishop in Somerset.
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How can I donate to William Cray?
William Cray's website listed in our register data is http://www.facebook.com/william.cray.foundation. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to William Cray?
The register does not record William Cray as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was William Cray registered as a charity?
William Cray was entered on the register on 20 July 1962.