--- title: "Sir Joseph Williamson's Charitable Trust — check charity number 296368 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Sir Joseph Williamson's Charitable Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 296368. Education/training charity based in Chatham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sir-joseph-williamson-s-charitable-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T15:05:23.043Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Sir Joseph Williamson's Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number 296368) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £186,651 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Sir Joseph Williamson's Charitable Trust? Registered charity number 296368 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Chatham Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £186,651 ## What does Sir Joseph Williamson's Charitable Trust do? Trustees' Report and Financial Statements will follow by post ## What causes is Sir Joseph Williamson's Charitable Trust registered for? Education/trainingAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sir Joseph Williamson's Charitable Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sir Joseph Williamson's Charitable Trust 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-joseph-williamson-s-charitable-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Sir Joseph Williamson's Charitable Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Sir Joseph Williamson's Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 296368) 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 Joseph Williamson's Charitable Trust's charity number? Sir Joseph Williamson's Charitable Trust's charity number is 296368. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 296368? Search 296368 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 Joseph Williamson's Charitable Trust do? Trustees' Report and Financial Statements will follow by post Does Sir Joseph Williamson's Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sir Joseph Williamson's Charitable Trust. 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 Joseph Williamson's Charitable Trust? Sir Joseph Williamson's Charitable Trust 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/296368).