--- title: "John Carr's Charity — check charity number 259799 | CharityCompare" description: "Is John Carr's Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 259799. General Charitable Purposes charity based in The Highway. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/john-carr-s-charity retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:05:52.416Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer John Carr's Charity is a registered charity (number 259799) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the prevention or relief of poverty. 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 Carr's Charity? Registered charity number 259799 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location The Highway ## What does John Carr's Charity do? The payment of stipends to pensioners as well as the relief of poverty for persons in the parish of St Paul's Shadwell and the wider area. ## What causes is John Carr's Charity registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for John Carr's Charity yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. John Carr's Charity 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-carr-s-charity&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is John Carr's Charity a legitimate charity? Yes. John Carr's Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 259799) 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 Carr's Charity's charity number? John Carr's Charity's charity number is 259799. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 259799? Search 259799 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 Carr's Charity do? The payment of stipends to pensioners as well as the relief of poverty for persons in the parish of St Paul's Shadwell and the wider area. Does John Carr's Charity have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for John Carr's Charity. 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 Carr's Charity? John Carr's Charity 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/259799).