--- title: "John James Charity — check charity number 225683 | CharityCompare" description: "Is John James Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 225683. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Scarborough. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/john-james-charity retrieved: 2026-08-23T09:02:48.829Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer John James Charity is a registered charity (number 225683) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: 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 James Charity? Registered charity number 225683 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Scarborough ## What does John James Charity do? THIS CHARITY WAS SET UP FOR THE RELIEF OF POVERTY. MONIES GIVEN AT THE DISCRETION OF THE TRUSTEES ## What causes is John James Charity registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for John James Charity yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. John James 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-james-charity&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is John James Charity a legitimate charity? Yes. John James Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 225683) 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 James Charity's charity number? John James Charity's charity number is 225683. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 225683? Search 225683 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 James Charity do? THIS CHARITY WAS SET UP FOR THE RELIEF OF POVERTY. MONIES GIVEN AT THE DISCRETION OF THE TRUSTEES Does John James Charity have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for John James 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 James Charity? John James 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/225683).