--- title: "The Howard Thompson Bequest — check charity number 501403 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Howard Thompson Bequest a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 501403. Education/training charity based in Alveley. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-howard-thompson-bequest retrieved: 2026-08-26T10:14:53.969Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Howard Thompson Bequest is a registered charity (number 501403) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £6,287 (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 Howard Thompson Bequest? Registered charity number 501403 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Alveley Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £6,287 ## What does The Howard Thompson Bequest do? The Howard Thompson Bequest donates funds to local organisations (not individuals) for promoting Christian faith education and training. ## What causes is The Howard Thompson Bequest registered for? Education/trainingReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Howard Thompson Bequest yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Howard Thompson Bequest 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-thompson-bequest&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Howard Thompson Bequest a legitimate charity? Yes. The Howard Thompson Bequest is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 501403) 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 Thompson Bequest's charity number? The Howard Thompson Bequest's charity number is 501403. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 501403? Search 501403 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 Thompson Bequest do? The Howard Thompson Bequest donates funds to local organisations (not individuals) for promoting Christian faith education and training. Does The Howard Thompson Bequest have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Howard Thompson Bequest. 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 Thompson Bequest? The Howard Thompson Bequest 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/501403).