--- title: "Samuel Wordsworth — check charity number 248493 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Samuel Wordsworth a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 248493. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Copster Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/samuel-wordsworth retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:50:38.822Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Samuel Wordsworth is a registered charity (number 248493) 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 £22,252 (year ending 2025-12-10). 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 Samuel Wordsworth? Registered charity number 248493 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Copster Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-12-10) £22,252 ## What does Samuel Wordsworth do? Makes Grants to Individuals and Institutions in Penistone and Surrounding area who are In Need, at the Discretion of the Trustees ## What causes is Samuel Wordsworth registered for? General Charitable PurposesEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Samuel Wordsworth yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Samuel Wordsworth 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=samuel-wordsworth&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Samuel Wordsworth a legitimate charity? Yes. Samuel Wordsworth is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 248493) 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 Samuel Wordsworth's charity number? Samuel Wordsworth's charity number is 248493. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 248493? Search 248493 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 Samuel Wordsworth do? Makes Grants to Individuals and Institutions in Penistone and Surrounding area who are In Need, at the Discretion of the Trustees Does Samuel Wordsworth have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Samuel Wordsworth. 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 Samuel Wordsworth? Samuel Wordsworth 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/248493).