--- title: "John Townshend — check charity number 527445 | CharityCompare" description: "Is John Townshend a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 527445. Education/training charity based in Church Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/john-townshend retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:03:55.347Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer John Townshend is a registered charity (number 527445) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £6 (year ending 2010-06-30). 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 Townshend? Registered charity number 527445 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Church Road Latest income (year ending 2010-06-30) £6 ## What does John Townshend do? We are a Church school. ## What causes is John Townshend registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for John Townshend yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. John Townshend 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-townshend&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is John Townshend a legitimate charity? Yes. John Townshend is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 527445) 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 Townshend's charity number? John Townshend's charity number is 527445. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 527445? Search 527445 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 Townshend do? We are a Church school. Does John Townshend have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for John Townshend. 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 Townshend? John Townshend 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/527445).