--- title: "The Gownboy Fund — check charity number 274057 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Gownboy Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 274057. Education/training charity based in Hillside. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-gownboy-fund retrieved: 2026-08-26T02:36:27.870Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Gownboy Fund is a registered charity (number 274057) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £16,785 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Gownboy Fund? Registered charity number 274057 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Hillside Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £16,785 ## What does The Gownboy Fund do? Financial assistance in necessitous circumstances for completion of education for Gownboys (being a person in Gownboys house at Charterhouse School, Godalming); Carthusians (being persons at Charterhouse School, Godalming); and children of Old Gownboys. Relieving the poverty of any Old Carthusian or the widow, children and dependants of a deceased Old Carthusian. ## What causes is The Gownboy Fund registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Gownboy Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Gownboy Fund 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-gownboy-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Gownboy Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. The Gownboy Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 274057) 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 Gownboy Fund's charity number? The Gownboy Fund's charity number is 274057. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 274057? Search 274057 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 Gownboy Fund do? Financial assistance in necessitous circumstances for completion of education for Gownboys (being a person in Gownboys house at Charterhouse School, Godalming); Carthusians (being persons at Charterhouse School, Godalming); and children of Old Gownboys. Relieving the poverty of any Old Carthusian or the widow, children and dependants of a deceased Old Carthusian. Does The Gownboy Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Gownboy Fund. 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 Gownboy Fund? The Gownboy Fund 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/274057).