How do I check charity number 215456?

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Registered charity · No. 215456

William James Charities (Formerly Ockbrook Parochial Charities)

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William James Charities (Formerly Ockbrook Parochial Charities) is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes.

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What are the key facts about William James Charities (Formerly Ockbrook Parochial Charities)?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £150
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £0
Registered charity number: 215456
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Church Street
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

Quick answer

William James Charities (Formerly Ockbrook Parochial Charities) (number 215456) 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 James Charities (Formerly Ockbrook Parochial Charities) do?

Nil

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for William James Charities (Formerly Ockbrook Parochial Charities)

Answers William James Charities (Formerly Ockbrook Parochial Charities) 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 James Charities (Formerly Ockbrook Parochial Charities) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 9 April 1963
Also known as: William James (Ockbrook Parochial Charities)
Previous names on the register: Ockbrook Parochial Charities
Where it says it operates: Derbyshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People.

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 William James Charities (Formerly Ockbrook Parochial Charities) registered for?

General Charitable Purposes

Why is there no Clarity Score for William James Charities (Formerly Ockbrook Parochial Charities) yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is William James Charities (Formerly Ockbrook Parochial Charities) a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists William James Charities (Formerly Ockbrook Parochial Charities) as a registered charity (number 215456) 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 James Charities (Formerly Ockbrook Parochial Charities)'s charity number?: William James Charities (Formerly Ockbrook Parochial Charities)'s charity number is 215456. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 215456?: Search 215456 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 James Charities (Formerly Ockbrook Parochial Charities) do?: Nil
Does William James Charities (Formerly Ockbrook Parochial Charities) have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for William James Charities (Formerly Ockbrook Parochial Charities). 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 James Charities (Formerly Ockbrook Parochial Charities)?: William James Charities (Formerly Ockbrook Parochial Charities) 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 James Charities (Formerly Ockbrook Parochial Charities)?: The register does not record William James Charities (Formerly Ockbrook Parochial Charities) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was William James Charities (Formerly Ockbrook Parochial Charities) previously called?: The register lists this previous name for William James Charities (Formerly Ockbrook Parochial Charities): Ockbrook Parochial Charities.
When was William James Charities (Formerly Ockbrook Parochial Charities) registered as a charity?: William James Charities (Formerly Ockbrook Parochial Charities) was entered on the register on 9 April 1963.

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.