--- title: "Metcalf's General Charity — check charity number 240013 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Metcalf's General Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 240013. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Stowmarket Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/metcalf-s-general-charity retrieved: 2026-08-24T00:00:03.269Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Metcalf's General Charity is a registered charity (number 240013) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £2,170 (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 Metcalf's General Charity? Registered charity number 240013 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Stowmarket Road Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £2,170 ## What does Metcalf's General Charity do? The Charity pays eleemosynary pensions to deserving elderly people in Stonham Aspal and divides the remaining income of the Charity equally between the Parish Church and other (civil) parish purposes. The income from a small endowment investment, The Rector's Land Fund, is made available to the incumbent of Stonham Aspal. ## What causes is Metcalf's General Charity registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Metcalf's General Charity yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Metcalf's General 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=metcalf-s-general-charity&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Metcalf's General Charity a legitimate charity? Yes. Metcalf's General Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 240013) 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 Metcalf's General Charity's charity number? Metcalf's General Charity's charity number is 240013. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 240013? Search 240013 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 Metcalf's General Charity do? The Charity pays eleemosynary pensions to deserving elderly people in Stonham Aspal and divides the remaining income of the Charity equally between the Parish Church and other (civil) parish purposes. The income from a small endowment investment, The Rector's Land Fund, is made available to the incumbent of Stonham Aspal. Does Metcalf's General Charity have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Metcalf's General 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 Metcalf's General Charity? Metcalf's General 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/240013).