--- title: "Dewsbury Guild of Help — check charity number 226400 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Dewsbury Guild of Help a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 226400. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Thornhill. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/dewsbury-guild-of-help retrieved: 2026-08-23T14:32:12.418Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Dewsbury Guild of Help is a registered charity (number 226400) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty. 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 Dewsbury Guild of Help? Registered charity number 226400 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Thornhill ## What does Dewsbury Guild of Help do? Relief in cases of need of persons resident in the former County Borough of Dewsbury who are sick, convalescent, disabled, handicapped or infirm by providing or paying for items, services or facilities not readily avaialable from other sources. ## What causes is Dewsbury Guild of Help registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Dewsbury Guild of Help yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Dewsbury Guild of Help 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=dewsbury-guild-of-help&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Dewsbury Guild of Help a legitimate charity? Yes. Dewsbury Guild of Help is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 226400) 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 Dewsbury Guild of Help's charity number? Dewsbury Guild of Help's charity number is 226400. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 226400? Search 226400 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 Dewsbury Guild of Help do? Relief in cases of need of persons resident in the former County Borough of Dewsbury who are sick, convalescent, disabled, handicapped or infirm by providing or paying for items, services or facilities not readily avaialable from other sources. Does Dewsbury Guild of Help have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dewsbury Guild of Help. 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 Dewsbury Guild of Help? Dewsbury Guild of Help 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/226400).