--- title: "The Downton Link Scheme — check charity number 1075805 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Downton Link Scheme a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1075805. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Whiteshoot. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-downton-link-scheme retrieved: 2026-08-25T07:57:55.045Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Downton Link Scheme is a registered charity (number 1075805) 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 £10,799 (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 The Downton Link Scheme? Registered charity number 1075805 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Whiteshoot Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £10,799 ## What does The Downton Link Scheme do? Provide transport for our less able clients to take them to hospital appointments and doctors surgery. We also take them shopping, to stroke clubs, hairdressers and dentists. These trips are carried out with our team of volunteer drivers.We also have a caring arm of Downton Link mainly befriending our clients who have lost their love ones or are lonely ## What causes is The Downton Link Scheme registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Downton Link Scheme yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Downton Link Scheme 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-downton-link-scheme&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Downton Link Scheme a legitimate charity? Yes. The Downton Link Scheme is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1075805) 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 Downton Link Scheme's charity number? The Downton Link Scheme's charity number is 1075805. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1075805? Search 1075805 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 Downton Link Scheme do? Provide transport for our less able clients to take them to hospital appointments and doctors surgery. We also take them shopping, to stroke clubs, hairdressers and dentists. These trips are carried out with our team of volunteer drivers.We also have a caring arm of Downton Link mainly befriending our clients who have lost their love ones or are lonely Does The Downton Link Scheme have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Downton Link Scheme. 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 Downton Link Scheme? The Downton Link Scheme 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/1075805).