--- title: "Henry Chapman Fund — check charity number 217027 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Henry Chapman Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 217027. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Mays Hill Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/henry-chapman-fund retrieved: 2026-08-23T20:50:24.128Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Henry Chapman Fund is a registered charity (number 217027) 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. Its latest reported income was £4,995 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Henry Chapman Fund? Registered charity number 217027 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Mays Hill Road Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £4,995 ## What does Henry Chapman Fund do? Maintains contact with pensioners and other ex employees of Brown Shipley Group Companies. Provides financial assistance by making grants where appropriate. ## What causes is Henry Chapman Fund registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Henry Chapman Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Henry Chapman Fund 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=henry-chapman-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Henry Chapman Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. Henry Chapman Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 217027) 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 Henry Chapman Fund's charity number? Henry Chapman Fund's charity number is 217027. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 217027? Search 217027 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 Henry Chapman Fund do? Maintains contact with pensioners and other ex employees of Brown Shipley Group Companies. Provides financial assistance by making grants where appropriate. Does Henry Chapman Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Henry Chapman Fund. 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 Henry Chapman Fund? Henry Chapman Fund 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/217027).