--- title: "John Shere (Pension and Relief in Need Branch) — check charity number 220736 | CharityCompare" description: "Is John Shere (Pension and Relief in Need Branch) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 220736. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/john-shere-pension-and-relief-in-need-branch retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:18:06.679Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer John Shere (Pension and Relief in Need Branch) is a registered charity (number 220736) 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 Shere (Pension and Relief in Need Branch)? Registered charity number 220736 Status Registered (active) ## Why is there no Clarity Score for John Shere (Pension and Relief in Need Branch) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. John Shere (Pension and Relief in Need Branch) 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-shere-pension-and-relief-in-need-branch&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is John Shere (Pension and Relief in Need Branch) a legitimate charity? Yes. John Shere (Pension and Relief in Need Branch) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 220736) 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 Shere (Pension and Relief in Need Branch)'s charity number? John Shere (Pension and Relief in Need Branch)'s charity number is 220736. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 220736? Search 220736 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 Shere (Pension and Relief in Need Branch) do? John Shere (Pension and Relief in Need Branch) is a registered charity in England and Wales. See its official register entry for details of its activities. Does John Shere (Pension and Relief in Need Branch) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for John Shere (Pension and Relief in Need Branch). 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 Shere (Pension and Relief in Need Branch)? John Shere (Pension and Relief in Need Branch) 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/220736).