--- title: "Richard Williams Improvement Fund — check charity number 217705 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Richard Williams Improvement Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 217705. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Aberdovey. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/richard-williams-improvement-fund retrieved: 2026-08-23T18:51:54.625Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Richard Williams Improvement Fund is a registered charity (number 217705) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £2,000 (year ending 2025-04-01). 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 Williams Improvement Fund? Registered charity number 217705 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Aberdovey Latest income (year ending 2025-04-01) £2,000 ## What does Richard Williams Improvement Fund do? We give grants to organisations that will help improve the village of Aberdyfi. ## What causes is Richard Williams Improvement Fund registered for? General Charitable PurposesEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Richard Williams Improvement Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Richard Williams Improvement Fund 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-williams-improvement-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Richard Williams Improvement Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. Richard Williams Improvement Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 217705) 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 Williams Improvement Fund's charity number? Richard Williams Improvement Fund's charity number is 217705. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 217705? Search 217705 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 Williams Improvement Fund do? We give grants to organisations that will help improve the village of Aberdyfi. Does Richard Williams Improvement Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Richard Williams Improvement Fund. 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 Williams Improvement Fund? Richard Williams Improvement Fund 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/217705).