--- title: "James Cook Bequest — check charity number 240141 | CharityCompare" description: "Is James Cook Bequest a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 240141. General Charitable Purposes charity based in St. Mary Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/james-cook-bequest retrieved: 2026-08-23T00:59:22.889Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer James Cook Bequest is a registered charity (number 240141) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £200 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 James Cook Bequest? Registered charity number 240141 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location St. Mary Street Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £200 Website [www.saintmaryschurchbridgwater](http://www.saintmaryschurchbridgwater/) ## What does James Cook Bequest do? The James Cook Bequest is a small fund to be distributed for charitable purposes and is administered by the Vicar and Churchwardens of St Mary's Church, Bridgwater. ## What causes is James Cook Bequest registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for James Cook Bequest yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. James Cook Bequest 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=james-cook-bequest&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.saintmaryschurchbridgwater/) ## Frequently asked questions Is James Cook Bequest a legitimate charity? Yes. James Cook Bequest is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 240141) 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 James Cook Bequest's charity number? James Cook Bequest's charity number is 240141. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 240141? Search 240141 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 Cook Bequest do? The James Cook Bequest is a small fund to be distributed for charitable purposes and is administered by the Vicar and Churchwardens of St Mary's Church, Bridgwater. Does James Cook Bequest have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for James Cook Bequest. 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 Cook Bequest? James Cook Bequest's website is http://www.saintmaryschurchbridgwater — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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/240141).