--- title: "John Cook — check charity number 245489 | CharityCompare" description: "Is John Cook a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 245489. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/john-cook retrieved: 2026-08-23T07:54:35.380Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer John Cook is a registered charity (number 245489) 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 Cook? Registered charity number 245489 Status Registered (active) ## Why is there no Clarity Score for John Cook yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. John Cook 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-cook&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is John Cook a legitimate charity? Yes. John Cook is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 245489) 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 Cook's charity number? John Cook's charity number is 245489. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 245489? Search 245489 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 Cook do? John Cook is a registered charity in England and Wales. See its official register entry for details of its activities. Does John Cook have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for John Cook. 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 Cook? John Cook 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/245489).