--- title: "James Payne Memorial Fund — check charity number 290478 | CharityCompare" description: "Is James Payne Memorial Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 290478. General Charitable Purposes charity based in The Ash Centre. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/james-payne-memorial-fund retrieved: 2026-08-23T02:59:40.994Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer James Payne Memorial Fund is a registered charity (number 290478) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; arts/culture/heritage/science; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £9,174 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Payne Memorial Fund? Registered charity number 290478 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location The Ash Centre Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £9,174 ## What does James Payne Memorial Fund do? DONATIONS TO RESIDENTS AND ORGANIZATIONS IN ASH, SURREY ## What causes is James Payne Memorial Fund registered for? General Charitable PurposesArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for James Payne Memorial Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. James Payne Memorial 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=james-payne-memorial-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is James Payne Memorial Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. James Payne Memorial Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 290478) 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 Payne Memorial Fund's charity number? James Payne Memorial Fund's charity number is 290478. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 290478? Search 290478 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 Payne Memorial Fund do? DONATIONS TO RESIDENTS AND ORGANIZATIONS IN ASH, SURREY Does James Payne Memorial Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for James Payne Memorial 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 James Payne Memorial Fund? James Payne Memorial 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/290478).