--- title: "Parish Land (Known Locally As the Town Land) — check charity number 244509 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Parish Land (Known Locally As the Town Land) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 244509. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Shernborne. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/parish-land-known-locally-as-the-town-land retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:09:04.615Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Parish Land (Known Locally As the Town Land) is a registered charity (number 244509) 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 £171 (year ending 2021-10-11). 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 Parish Land (Known Locally As the Town Land)? Registered charity number 244509 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Shernborne Latest income (year ending 2021-10-11) £171 ## What does Parish Land (Known Locally As the Town Land) do? Benefit of poor persons ## What causes is Parish Land (Known Locally As the Town Land) registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Parish Land (Known Locally As the Town Land) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Parish Land (Known Locally As the Town Land) 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=parish-land-known-locally-as-the-town-land&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Parish Land (Known Locally As the Town Land) a legitimate charity? Yes. Parish Land (Known Locally As the Town Land) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 244509) 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 Parish Land (Known Locally As the Town Land)'s charity number? Parish Land (Known Locally As the Town Land)'s charity number is 244509. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 244509? Search 244509 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 Parish Land (Known Locally As the Town Land) do? Benefit of poor persons Does Parish Land (Known Locally As the Town Land) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Parish Land (Known Locally As the Town Land). 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 Parish Land (Known Locally As the Town Land)? Parish Land (Known Locally As the Town Land) 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/244509).