--- title: "John Knowles Charity for the Poor — check charity number 244661 | CharityCompare" description: "Is John Knowles Charity for the Poor a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 244661. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Moor End. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/john-knowles-charity-for-the-poor retrieved: 2026-08-23T07:58:24.709Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer John Knowles Charity for the Poor is a registered charity (number 244661) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £230 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Knowles Charity for the Poor? Registered charity number 244661 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Moor End Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £230 ## What does John Knowles Charity for the Poor do? Not applicable ## What causes is John Knowles Charity for the Poor registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for John Knowles Charity for the Poor yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. John Knowles Charity for the Poor 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-knowles-charity-for-the-poor&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is John Knowles Charity for the Poor a legitimate charity? Yes. John Knowles Charity for the Poor is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 244661) 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 Knowles Charity for the Poor's charity number? John Knowles Charity for the Poor's charity number is 244661. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 244661? Search 244661 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 Knowles Charity for the Poor do? Not applicable Does John Knowles Charity for the Poor have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for John Knowles Charity for the Poor. 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 Knowles Charity for the Poor? John Knowles Charity for the Poor 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/244661).