--- title: "Sir Francis Russel — check charity number 203488 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Sir Francis Russel a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 203488. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sir-francis-russel retrieved: 2026-08-24T14:03:45.107Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Sir Francis Russel is a registered charity (number 203488) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. 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 Russel? Registered charity number 203488 Status Registered (active) ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sir Francis Russel yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sir Francis Russel 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-russel&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Sir Francis Russel a legitimate charity? Yes. Sir Francis Russel is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 203488) 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 Russel's charity number? Sir Francis Russel's charity number is 203488. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 203488? Search 203488 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 Russel do? Sir Francis Russel is a registered charity in England and Wales. See its official register entry for details of its activities. Does Sir Francis Russel have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sir Francis Russel. 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 Russel? Sir Francis Russel 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/203488).