--- title: "Lady Frances Winchcombe's Thatcham Foundation — check charity number 309045 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Lady Frances Winchcombe's Thatcham Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 309045. Education/training charity based in Hermitage. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/lady-frances-winchcombe-s-thatcham-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-23T00:21:34.063Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Lady Frances Winchcombe's Thatcham Foundation is a registered charity (number 309045) 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 £2,543 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Lady Frances Winchcombe's Thatcham Foundation? Registered charity number 309045 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Hermitage Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £2,543 ## What does Lady Frances Winchcombe's Thatcham Foundation do? Making educational grants to individual young people. ## What causes is Lady Frances Winchcombe's Thatcham Foundation registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Lady Frances Winchcombe's Thatcham Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Lady Frances Winchcombe's Thatcham Foundation 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=lady-frances-winchcombe-s-thatcham-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Lady Frances Winchcombe's Thatcham Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. Lady Frances Winchcombe's Thatcham Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 309045) 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 Lady Frances Winchcombe's Thatcham Foundation's charity number? Lady Frances Winchcombe's Thatcham Foundation's charity number is 309045. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 309045? Search 309045 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 Lady Frances Winchcombe's Thatcham Foundation do? Making educational grants to individual young people. Does Lady Frances Winchcombe's Thatcham Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lady Frances Winchcombe's Thatcham Foundation. 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 Lady Frances Winchcombe's Thatcham Foundation? Lady Frances Winchcombe's Thatcham Foundation 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/309045).