--- title: "Sir William Thornton — check charity number 231895 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Sir William Thornton a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 231895. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Wetherby. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sir-william-thornton retrieved: 2026-08-24T20:04:26.175Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Sir William Thornton is a registered charity (number 231895) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £3,153 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 William Thornton? Registered charity number 231895 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Wetherby Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £3,153 ## What does Sir William Thornton do? For the poor of the parish of Kirk Deighton ## What causes is Sir William Thornton registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sir William Thornton yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sir William Thornton 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-william-thornton&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Sir William Thornton a legitimate charity? Yes. Sir William Thornton is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 231895) 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 William Thornton's charity number? Sir William Thornton's charity number is 231895. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 231895? Search 231895 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 William Thornton do? For the poor of the parish of Kirk Deighton Does Sir William Thornton have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sir William Thornton. 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 William Thornton? Sir William Thornton 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/231895).