--- title: "William Newman — charity 247908 accounts | CharityCompare" description: "William Newman (charity 247908). Check registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/william-newman-4 retrieved: 2026-10-07T14:29:08.754Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. 247908 WN # William Newman Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data William Newman is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.st-thomas.org.uk/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=247908&subId=0) Work at William Newman? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=william-newman-4&type=claim&name=William%20Newman) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about William Newman? Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31 £0 Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31 £0 Registered charity number 247908 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact address detail (not service area) Pilgrims Hatch Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Not recorded Website [www.st-thomas.org.uk](http://www.st-thomas.org.uk/) Quick answer William Newman (number 247908) 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 Newman do? Small grants at the discretion of the trustees. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for William Newman Answers William Newman 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 Newman as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 10 May 1966 Also known as Brentwood Church Charities Where it says it operates Essex ## 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 William Newman registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for William Newman yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score William Newman. 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to William Newman? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=william-newman-4&type=claim&name=William%20Newman) [Visit charity website](http://www.st-thomas.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is William Newman a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists William Newman as a registered charity (number 247908) 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 Newman's charity number? William Newman's charity number is 247908. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 247908? Search 247908 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 Newman do? Small grants at the discretion of the trustees. Does William Newman have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for William Newman. 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 Newman? William Newman's website listed in our register data is http://www.st-thomas.org.uk. 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 Newman? The register does not record William Newman as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. When was William Newman registered as a charity? William Newman was entered on the register on 10 May 1966. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, 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/charity-details/?regId=247908&subId=0).