--- title: "Richard Coffin's Gift — check charity number 204187 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Richard Coffin's Gift a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 204187. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in East-the-Water. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/richard-coffin-s-gift retrieved: 2026-08-23T20:56:52.441Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Richard Coffin's Gift is a registered charity (number 204187) 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. 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 Richard Coffin's Gift? Registered charity number 204187 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location East-the-Water ## What does Richard Coffin's Gift do? The Richard Coffin Gift was intended for the poor of the parish of Alwington. Dividends from the COIF charity funds held by CCLA Investment Management Ltd and interest from Nationwide Building Society are the only income we received and our intention was to support our local school or anyone else in the parish who falls upon hard times.The charity ceased to operate at the end of August 2024. ## What causes is Richard Coffin's Gift registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Richard Coffin's Gift yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Richard Coffin's Gift 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=richard-coffin-s-gift&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Richard Coffin's Gift a legitimate charity? Yes. Richard Coffin's Gift is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 204187) 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 Richard Coffin's Gift's charity number? Richard Coffin's Gift's charity number is 204187. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 204187? Search 204187 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 Richard Coffin's Gift do? The Richard Coffin Gift was intended for the poor of the parish of Alwington. Dividends from the COIF charity funds held by CCLA Investment Management Ltd and interest from Nationwide Building Society are the only income we received and our intention was to support our local school or anyone else in the parish who falls upon hard times.The charity ceased to operate at the end of August 2024. Does Richard Coffin's Gift have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Richard Coffin's Gift. 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 Richard Coffin's Gift? Richard Coffin's Gift 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/204187).