--- title: "Lady Mary Townshend — check charity number 218880 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Lady Mary Townshend a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 218880. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Fakenham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/lady-mary-townshend retrieved: 2026-08-23T01:15:01.345Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Lady Mary Townshend is a registered charity (number 218880) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training. Its latest reported income was £848 (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 Lady Mary Townshend? Registered charity number 218880 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Fakenham Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £848 ## What does Lady Mary Townshend do? Give grants to persons under the age of twenty five, resident in the town of Fakenham who are need of financial assistance in preparing for entry to or engaged in, any profession, trade, occupation or service or moving to higher education. ## What causes is Lady Mary Townshend registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Lady Mary Townshend yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Lady Mary 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=lady-mary-townshend&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Lady Mary Townshend a legitimate charity? Yes. Lady Mary Townshend is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 218880) 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 Mary Townshend's charity number? Lady Mary Townshend's charity number is 218880. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 218880? Search 218880 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 Mary Townshend do? Give grants to persons under the age of twenty five, resident in the town of Fakenham who are need of financial assistance in preparing for entry to or engaged in, any profession, trade, occupation or service or moving to higher education. Does Lady Mary Townshend have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lady Mary 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 Lady Mary Townshend? Lady Mary 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/218880).