--- title: "Richard Lane Otherwise Tomson — check charity number 218573 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Richard Lane Otherwise Tomson a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 218573. Education/training charity based in Cathedral Close. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/richard-lane-otherwise-tomson retrieved: 2026-08-23T19:57:12.845Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Richard Lane Otherwise Tomson is a registered charity (number 218573) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £35,640 (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 Richard Lane Otherwise Tomson? Registered charity number 218573 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Cathedral Close Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £35,640 ## What does Richard Lane Otherwise Tomson do? The establishment and maintenance of choral scholarships at Hereford Cathedral School. ## What causes is Richard Lane Otherwise Tomson registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Richard Lane Otherwise Tomson yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Richard Lane Otherwise Tomson 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-lane-otherwise-tomson&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Richard Lane Otherwise Tomson a legitimate charity? Yes. Richard Lane Otherwise Tomson is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 218573) 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 Lane Otherwise Tomson's charity number? Richard Lane Otherwise Tomson's charity number is 218573. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 218573? Search 218573 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 Lane Otherwise Tomson do? The establishment and maintenance of choral scholarships at Hereford Cathedral School. Does Richard Lane Otherwise Tomson have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Richard Lane Otherwise Tomson. 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 Lane Otherwise Tomson? Richard Lane Otherwise Tomson 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/218573).