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title: "The Harry James Riddleston Charity of Leicester — check charity number 262787 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Harry James Riddleston Charity of Leicester a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 262787. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Market Harborough. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-harry-james-riddleston-charity-of-leicester
retrieved: 2026-08-26T05:49:20.721Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Harry James Riddleston Charity of Leicester is a registered charity (number 262787) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £27,662 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Harry James Riddleston Charity of Leicester?

Registered charity number

262787

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Market Harborough

Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05)

£27,662

Website

[www.harryriddleston.org.uk](http://www.harryriddleston.org.uk/)

## What does The Harry James Riddleston Charity of Leicester do?

The principal aims of the charity are to make interest free loans to young people to enable them either to start in business or further their education.

## What causes is The Harry James Riddleston Charity of Leicester registered for?

General Charitable Purposes

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Harry James Riddleston Charity of Leicester yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Harry James Riddleston Charity of Leicester 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is The Harry James Riddleston Charity of Leicester a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Harry James Riddleston Charity of Leicester is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 262787) 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 Harry James Riddleston Charity of Leicester's charity number?

The Harry James Riddleston Charity of Leicester's charity number is 262787. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 262787?

Search 262787 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 Harry James Riddleston Charity of Leicester do?

The principal aims of the charity are to make interest free loans to young people to enable them either to start in business or further their education.

Does The Harry James Riddleston Charity of Leicester have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Harry James Riddleston Charity of Leicester. 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 Harry James Riddleston Charity of Leicester?

The Harry James Riddleston Charity of Leicester's website is http://www.harryriddleston.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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/262787).