--- title: "John Wigham Richardson Charity — check charity number 507385 | CharityCompare" description: "Is John Wigham Richardson Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 507385. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Discovery Museum. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/john-wigham-richardson-charity retrieved: 2026-08-23T11:01:09.477Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer John Wigham Richardson Charity is a registered charity (number 507385) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £758 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Wigham Richardson Charity? Registered charity number 507385 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Discovery Museum Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £758 ## What does John Wigham Richardson Charity do? John Wigham Richardson gave Newcastle City Council a lump sum to enable it to purchase pictures for the benefit of Newcastle upon Tyne. The City Council owns the Laing Art Gallery, which is operated on its behalf by Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums. The Laing Art Gallery utilises the funds within the John Wigham Richardson Charity to enable it to purchase pictures. ## What causes is John Wigham Richardson Charity registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for John Wigham Richardson Charity yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. John Wigham Richardson 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-wigham-richardson-charity&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is John Wigham Richardson Charity a legitimate charity? Yes. John Wigham Richardson Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 507385) 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 Wigham Richardson Charity's charity number? John Wigham Richardson Charity's charity number is 507385. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 507385? Search 507385 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 Wigham Richardson Charity do? John Wigham Richardson gave Newcastle City Council a lump sum to enable it to purchase pictures for the benefit of Newcastle upon Tyne. The City Council owns the Laing Art Gallery, which is operated on its behalf by Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums. The Laing Art Gallery utilises the funds within the John Wigham Richardson Charity to enable it to purchase pictures. Does John Wigham Richardson Charity have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for John Wigham Richardson 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 Wigham Richardson Charity? John Wigham Richardson 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/507385).