--- title: "Sir Francis Popham's Charity — check charity number 204956 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Sir Francis Popham's Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 204956. Education/training charity based in 59 High Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sir-francis-popham-s-charity retrieved: 2026-08-24T14:10:11.384Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Sir Francis Popham's Charity is a registered charity (number 204956) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £10,403 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Sir Francis Popham's Charity? Registered charity number 204956 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location 59 High Street Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £10,403 ## What does Sir Francis Popham's Charity do? to benefit the poor & needy of the parish by annual distribution by Trustees ## What causes is Sir Francis Popham's Charity registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sir Francis Popham's Charity yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sir Francis Popham's Charity 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=sir-francis-popham-s-charity&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Sir Francis Popham's Charity a legitimate charity? Yes. Sir Francis Popham's Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 204956) 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 Sir Francis Popham's Charity's charity number? Sir Francis Popham's Charity's charity number is 204956. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 204956? Search 204956 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 Sir Francis Popham's Charity do? to benefit the poor & needy of the parish by annual distribution by Trustees Does Sir Francis Popham's Charity have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sir Francis Popham's Charity. 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 Sir Francis Popham's Charity? Sir Francis Popham's Charity 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/204956).