--- title: "John Allin's — check charity number 208196 | CharityCompare" description: "Is John Allin's a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 208196. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/john-allin-s retrieved: 2026-08-23T07:55:30.215Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer John Allin's is a registered charity (number 208196) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. 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 John Allin's? Registered charity number 208196 Status Registered (active) ## Why is there no Clarity Score for John Allin's yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. John Allin's 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=john-allin-s&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is John Allin's a legitimate charity? Yes. John Allin's is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 208196) 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 John Allin's's charity number? John Allin's's charity number is 208196. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 208196? Search 208196 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 John Allin's do? John Allin's is a registered charity in England and Wales. See its official register entry for details of its activities. Does John Allin's have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for John Allin's. 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 John Allin's? John Allin's 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/208196).