--- title: "Johnson and Fownes Charity — check charity number 257292 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Johnson and Fownes Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 257292. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Grafton Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/johnson-and-fownes-charity retrieved: 2026-08-23T11:09:13.847Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Johnson and Fownes Charity is a registered charity (number 257292) 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 £3,145 (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 Johnson and Fownes Charity? Registered charity number 257292 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Grafton Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £3,145 ## What does Johnson and Fownes Charity do? Annual Christmas distribution to widows in the ecclesiastical parish of Stoke Prior, Worcestershire. ## What causes is Johnson and Fownes Charity registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Johnson and Fownes Charity yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Johnson and Fownes 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=johnson-and-fownes-charity&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Johnson and Fownes Charity a legitimate charity? Yes. Johnson and Fownes Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 257292) 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 Johnson and Fownes Charity's charity number? Johnson and Fownes Charity's charity number is 257292. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 257292? Search 257292 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 Johnson and Fownes Charity do? Annual Christmas distribution to widows in the ecclesiastical parish of Stoke Prior, Worcestershire. Does Johnson and Fownes Charity have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Johnson and Fownes 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 Johnson and Fownes Charity? Johnson and Fownes 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/257292).