Is William Higford's Charity a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists William Higford's Charity as a registered charity (number 256396) 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 Higford's Charity's charity number?

William Higford's Charity's charity number is 256396. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 256396?

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How can I donate to William Higford's Charity?

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When was William Higford's Charity registered as a charity?

William Higford's Charity was entered on the register on 31 July 1968.

Registered charity · No. 256396

William Higford's Charity

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

William Higford's Charity is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include religious activities, environment/conservation/heritage.

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What are the key facts about William Higford's Charity?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £2,956
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £2,956
Registered charity number: 256396
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Evesham Road
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

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William Higford's Charity (number 256396) 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 Higford's Charity do?

Repairs and maintenance of St. Margarets Alderton.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for William Higford's Charity

Answers William Higford's 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 William Higford's 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: 31 July 1968
Where it says it operates: Gloucestershire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups.

Reported activities: Other Charitable Activities.

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What causes is William Higford's Charity registered for?

Religious ActivitiesEnvironment/conservation/heritage

Why is there no Clarity Score for William Higford's Charity yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is William Higford's Charity a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists William Higford's Charity as a registered charity (number 256396) 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 Higford's Charity's charity number?: William Higford's Charity's charity number is 256396. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 256396?: Search 256396 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 Higford's Charity do?: Repairs and maintenance of St. Margarets Alderton.
Does William Higford's Charity have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for William Higford's 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 William Higford's Charity?: William Higford's 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 William Higford's Charity?: The register does not record William Higford's Charity as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was William Higford's Charity registered as a charity?: William Higford's Charity was entered on the register on 31 July 1968.

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.