--- title: "John Sumner's Charity — check charity number 215043 | CharityCompare" description: "Is John Sumner's Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 215043. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Elston. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/john-sumner-s-charity retrieved: 2026-08-23T09:10:17.319Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer John Sumner's Charity is a registered charity (number 215043) 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. Its latest reported income was £10 (year ending 2018-12-31). 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 Sumner's Charity? Registered charity number 215043 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Elston Latest income (year ending 2018-12-31) £10 ## What does John Sumner's Charity do? Established for the relief of the poor in the parish of Elston, Nottinghamshire ## What causes is John Sumner's Charity registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for John Sumner's Charity yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. John Sumner's 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-sumner-s-charity&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is John Sumner's Charity a legitimate charity? Yes. John Sumner's Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 215043) 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 Sumner's Charity's charity number? John Sumner's Charity's charity number is 215043. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 215043? Search 215043 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 Sumner's Charity do? Established for the relief of the poor in the parish of Elston, Nottinghamshire Does John Sumner's Charity have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for John Sumner's 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 Sumner's Charity? John Sumner's 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/215043).