--- title: "John Frederick Franks — check charity number 217385 | CharityCompare" description: "Is John Frederick Franks a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 217385. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/john-frederick-franks retrieved: 2026-08-23T08:56:41.961Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer John Frederick Franks is a registered charity (number 217385) 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 Frederick Franks? Registered charity number 217385 Status Registered (active) ## Why is there no Clarity Score for John Frederick Franks yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. John Frederick Franks 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-frederick-franks&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is John Frederick Franks a legitimate charity? Yes. John Frederick Franks is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 217385) 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 Frederick Franks's charity number? John Frederick Franks's charity number is 217385. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 217385? Search 217385 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 Frederick Franks do? John Frederick Franks is a registered charity in England and Wales. See its official register entry for details of its activities. Does John Frederick Franks have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for John Frederick Franks. 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 Frederick Franks? John Frederick Franks 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/217385).