--- title: "John Kitching — check charity number 500379 | CharityCompare" description: "Is John Kitching a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 500379. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/john-kitching retrieved: 2026-08-23T06:47:52.284Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer John Kitching is a registered charity (number 500379) 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 Kitching? Registered charity number 500379 Status Registered (active) ## Why is there no Clarity Score for John Kitching yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. John Kitching 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-kitching&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is John Kitching a legitimate charity? Yes. John Kitching is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 500379) 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 Kitching's charity number? John Kitching's charity number is 500379. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 500379? Search 500379 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 Kitching do? John Kitching is a registered charity in England and Wales. See its official register entry for details of its activities. Does John Kitching have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for John Kitching. 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 Kitching? John Kitching 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/500379).