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Howard Watson Symington Memorial Charity is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives.
What does the register show for Howard Watson Symington Memorial Charity?
Howard Watson Symington Memorial Charity (number 512708) 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 Howard Watson Symington Memorial Charity do?
To help the elderly, vulnerable and those on low income in Market Harborough and the Bowdens;To help in relieving misfortune and ill-health for local people;To help in improving the conditions of life for local people, with particular emphasis on social welfare, facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupation; andTo help in providing and supporting educational facilities
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-21.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Howard Watson Symington Memorial Charity
Answers Howard Watson Symington Memorial Charity gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2024, 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 Howard Watson Symington Memorial Charity as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Howard Watson Symington Memorial Charity's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Leicestershire
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-21. 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 Howard Watson Symington Memorial Charity registered for?
General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
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Is Howard Watson Symington Memorial Charity a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Howard Watson Symington Memorial Charity as a registered charity (number 512708) 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 Howard Watson Symington Memorial Charity's charity number?
Howard Watson Symington Memorial Charity's charity number is 512708. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 512708?
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What does Howard Watson Symington Memorial Charity do?
To help the elderly, vulnerable and those on low income in Market Harborough and the Bowdens;To help in relieving misfortune and ill-health for local people;To help in improving the conditions of life for local people, with particular emphasis on social welfare, facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupation; andTo help in providing and supporting educational facilities
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How can I donate to Howard Watson Symington Memorial Charity?
Howard Watson Symington Memorial Charity's website listed in our register data is http://www.hwsmcharity.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 Howard Watson Symington Memorial Charity?
The register does not record Howard Watson Symington Memorial Charity as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Howard Watson Symington Memorial Charity's trustees paid?
Howard Watson Symington Memorial Charity's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Howard Watson Symington Memorial Charity registered as a charity?
Howard Watson Symington Memorial Charity was entered on the register on 3 June 1982.