--- title: "Joseph and Jane Downie's Bequest for District Visiting Society — check charity number 214999 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Joseph and Jane Downie's Bequest for District Visiting Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 214999. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Laura Place. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/joseph-and-jane-downie-s-bequest-for-district-visiting-society retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:07:59.419Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Joseph and Jane Downie's Bequest for District Visiting Society is a registered charity (number 214999) 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 £5,289 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Joseph and Jane Downie's Bequest for District Visiting Society? Registered charity number 214999 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Laura Place Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £5,289 ## What does Joseph and Jane Downie's Bequest for District Visiting Society do? Makes annual grants to individual applicants in Aberystwyth as submitted by lady Visitors appointed by the Trustees ## What causes is Joseph and Jane Downie's Bequest for District Visiting Society registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Joseph and Jane Downie's Bequest for District Visiting Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Joseph and Jane Downie's Bequest for District Visiting Society 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=joseph-and-jane-downie-s-bequest-for-district-visiting-society&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Joseph and Jane Downie's Bequest for District Visiting Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Joseph and Jane Downie's Bequest for District Visiting Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 214999) 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 Joseph and Jane Downie's Bequest for District Visiting Society's charity number? Joseph and Jane Downie's Bequest for District Visiting Society's charity number is 214999. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 214999? Search 214999 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 Joseph and Jane Downie's Bequest for District Visiting Society do? Makes annual grants to individual applicants in Aberystwyth as submitted by lady Visitors appointed by the Trustees Does Joseph and Jane Downie's Bequest for District Visiting Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Joseph and Jane Downie's Bequest for District Visiting Society. 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 Joseph and Jane Downie's Bequest for District Visiting Society? Joseph and Jane Downie's Bequest for District Visiting Society 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/214999).