--- title: "Poor's and Towns' Charities — check charity number 242408 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Poor's and Towns' Charities a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 242408. General Charitable Purposes charity based in The Atrium. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/poor-s-and-towns-charities retrieved: 2026-08-24T15:04:53.441Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Poor's and Towns' Charities is a registered charity (number 242408) 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 £91,922 (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 Poor's and Towns' Charities? Registered charity number 242408 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location The Atrium Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £91,922 ## What does Poor's and Towns' Charities do? The object of the Poors Branch is the relief of persons in the area of benefit who are in need hardship or distress.The object of the Town Branch is a contribution to the church charity and the general benefit of the inhabitants of the area of benefit in such charitable ways as the trustees think fit. ## What causes is Poor's and Towns' Charities registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Poor's and Towns' Charities yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Poor's and Towns' Charities 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=poor-s-and-towns-charities&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Poor's and Towns' Charities a legitimate charity? Yes. Poor's and Towns' Charities is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 242408) 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 Poor's and Towns' Charities's charity number? Poor's and Towns' Charities's charity number is 242408. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 242408? Search 242408 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 Poor's and Towns' Charities do? The object of the Poors Branch is the relief of persons in the area of benefit who are in need hardship or distress.The object of the Town Branch is a contribution to the church charity and the general benefit of the inhabitants of the area of benefit in such charitable ways as the trustees think fit. Does Poor's and Towns' Charities have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Poor's and Towns' Charities. 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 Poor's and Towns' Charities? Poor's and Towns' Charities 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/242408).