--- title: "The Alderman Tom F Spence Charity — check charity number 1002235 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Alderman Tom F Spence Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1002235. Education/training charity based in Town Hall. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-alderman-tom-f-spence-charity retrieved: 2026-08-23T15:53:37.241Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Alderman Tom F Spence Charity is a registered charity (number 1002235) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £713 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 The Alderman Tom F Spence Charity? Registered charity number 1002235 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Town Hall Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £713 ## What does The Alderman Tom F Spence Charity do? Provide recreational and open space for the young people of Ripon ## What causes is The Alderman Tom F Spence Charity registered for? Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Alderman Tom F Spence Charity yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Alderman Tom F Spence 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=the-alderman-tom-f-spence-charity&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Alderman Tom F Spence Charity a legitimate charity? Yes. The Alderman Tom F Spence Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1002235) 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 The Alderman Tom F Spence Charity's charity number? The Alderman Tom F Spence Charity's charity number is 1002235. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1002235? Search 1002235 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 The Alderman Tom F Spence Charity do? Provide recreational and open space for the young people of Ripon Does The Alderman Tom F Spence Charity have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Alderman Tom F Spence 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 The Alderman Tom F Spence Charity? The Alderman Tom F Spence 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/1002235).