--- title: "John George Joicey Bequest — check charity number 505083 | CharityCompare" description: "Is John George Joicey Bequest a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 505083. Education/training charity based in Etal. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/john-george-joicey-bequest retrieved: 2026-08-23T06:50:41.050Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer John George Joicey Bequest is a registered charity (number 505083) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £7,944 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 John George Joicey Bequest? Registered charity number 505083 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Etal Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £7,944 ## What does John George Joicey Bequest do? To maintain a Museum collection. The collection is currently incorporated with the Newcastle Discovery Museum, operated by Tyne & Wear Museums, with whom the Trustees have a Loan Agreement. ## What causes is John George Joicey Bequest registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for John George Joicey Bequest yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. John George Joicey Bequest 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-george-joicey-bequest&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is John George Joicey Bequest a legitimate charity? Yes. John George Joicey Bequest is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 505083) 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 George Joicey Bequest's charity number? John George Joicey Bequest's charity number is 505083. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 505083? Search 505083 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 George Joicey Bequest do? To maintain a Museum collection. The collection is currently incorporated with the Newcastle Discovery Museum, operated by Tyne & Wear Museums, with whom the Trustees have a Loan Agreement. Does John George Joicey Bequest have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for John George Joicey Bequest. 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 George Joicey Bequest? John George Joicey Bequest 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/505083).