--- title: "The Charity of Joseph Harrison — check charity number 223317 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Charity of Joseph Harrison a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 223317. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Wakefield. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-charity-of-joseph-harrison retrieved: 2026-08-24T21:23:08.302Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Charity of Joseph Harrison is a registered charity (number 223317) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £17,442 (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 Charity of Joseph Harrison? Registered charity number 223317 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Wakefield Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £17,442 ## What does The Charity of Joseph Harrison do? The charity of Joseph Harrison was originally an endowed charity trust set up in 1841 to help patients and their families on discharge from the asylum. This was suspended in 1947 due to low cash assets. With the sale of the Stanley Royal Psychiatric hospital site in 2001, the trustees obtained ú2.3 million. The interest is distributed yearly to qualifying bids. Recipients must have a diagnosed men ## What causes is The Charity of Joseph Harrison registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Charity of Joseph Harrison yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Charity of Joseph Harrison 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-charity-of-joseph-harrison&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Charity of Joseph Harrison a legitimate charity? Yes. The Charity of Joseph Harrison is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 223317) 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 Charity of Joseph Harrison's charity number? The Charity of Joseph Harrison's charity number is 223317. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 223317? Search 223317 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 Charity of Joseph Harrison do? The charity of Joseph Harrison was originally an endowed charity trust set up in 1841 to help patients and their families on discharge from the asylum. This was suspended in 1947 due to low cash assets. With the sale of the Stanley Royal Psychiatric hospital site in 2001, the trustees obtained ú2.3 million. The interest is distributed yearly to qualifying bids. Recipients must have a diagnosed men Does The Charity of Joseph Harrison have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Charity of Joseph Harrison. 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 Charity of Joseph Harrison? The Charity of Joseph Harrison 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/223317).