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Registered charity · No. 212751
James Challen
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
James Challen is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, the prevention or relief of poverty.
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At a glance · official register
What are the key facts about James Challen?
- Reported income · year ending 2026-02-01
- £503
- Reported spending · year ending 2026-02-01
- £0
- Registered charity number
- 212751
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- Other
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Heyshott
- Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
- Not recorded
Quick answer
James Challen (number 212751) 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 James Challen do?
General charitable purposes for the benefit of elderly residents of Heyshott as decided by the Chairman, John Murray and Richard Stubbs Trustee.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for James Challen
Answers James Challen 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”.
Registration details
- Registered as a charity
- Also known as
- Heyshott Rector & Churchwardens Charity
- Where it says it operates
- West Sussex
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities.
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.
Linked funds and trusts
The register records these funds under parent charity number 212751. They are not counted as separate charity registrations in this directory. Check each linked record for its purposes.
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What causes is James Challen registered for?
General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
Why is there no Clarity Score for James Challen yet?
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What should you check before donating to James Challen?
- Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is James Challen a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists James Challen as a registered charity (number 212751) 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 James Challen's charity number?
- James Challen's charity number is 212751. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 212751?
- Search 212751 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 James Challen do?
- General charitable purposes for the benefit of elderly residents of Heyshott as decided by the Chairman, John Murray and Richard Stubbs Trustee.
- Does James Challen have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for James Challen. 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 James Challen?
- James Challen does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
- Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to James Challen?
- The register does not record James Challen as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
- When was James Challen registered as a charity?
- James Challen was entered on the register on 7 December 1962.
Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.