--- title: "Hester Severne's Foundation — check charity number 527420 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Hester Severne's Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 527420. Education/training charity based in Abberley. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hester-severne-s-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-24T01:09:04.289Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hester Severne's Foundation is a registered charity (number 527420) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £772 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Hester Severne's Foundation? Registered charity number 527420 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Abberley Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £772 ## What does Hester Severne's Foundation do? Not applicable the terms of Hester Severne's bequest are very prescriptive namely "for the benefit of the children of Abberley Parochial School". ## What causes is Hester Severne's Foundation registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hester Severne's Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hester Severne's Foundation 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=hester-severne-s-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Hester Severne's Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. Hester Severne's Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 527420) 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 Hester Severne's Foundation's charity number? Hester Severne's Foundation's charity number is 527420. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 527420? Search 527420 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 Hester Severne's Foundation do? Not applicable the terms of Hester Severne's bequest are very prescriptive namely "for the benefit of the children of Abberley Parochial School". Does Hester Severne's Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hester Severne's Foundation. 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 Hester Severne's Foundation? Hester Severne's Foundation 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/527420).