--- title: "The Howard Memorial Fund — check charity number 274055 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Howard Memorial Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 274055. Education/training charity based in The Precincts. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-howard-memorial-fund retrieved: 2026-08-26T10:15:17.271Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Howard Memorial Fund is a registered charity (number 274055) 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 £9,843 (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 Howard Memorial Fund? Registered charity number 274055 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location The Precincts Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £9,843 ## What does The Howard Memorial Fund do? Use of the income to provide a scholarship or bursary at the Kings School Canterbury for a boy or boys who have sung in the Cathedral Choir or if there are no such boys eligible from the Cathedral Choir then in the discretion and to be awarded by the Dean of Canterbury and the Headmaster of the Kings School and otherwise as more particularly shown in the declaration dated 1 July 1977. ## What causes is The Howard Memorial Fund registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Howard Memorial Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Howard Memorial 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-howard-memorial-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Howard Memorial Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. The Howard Memorial Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 274055) 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 Howard Memorial Fund's charity number? The Howard Memorial Fund's charity number is 274055. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 274055? Search 274055 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 Howard Memorial Fund do? Use of the income to provide a scholarship or bursary at the Kings School Canterbury for a boy or boys who have sung in the Cathedral Choir or if there are no such boys eligible from the Cathedral Choir then in the discretion and to be awarded by the Dean of Canterbury and the Headmaster of the Kings School and otherwise as more particularly shown in the declaration dated 1 July 1977. Does The Howard Memorial Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Howard Memorial 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 Howard Memorial Fund? The Howard Memorial 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/274055).