--- title: "The James Capel Foundation — check charity number 270031 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The James Capel Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 270031. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Parsons Hill. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-james-capel-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-26T12:50:14.837Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The James Capel Foundation is a registered charity (number 270031) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £51,453 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 James Capel Foundation? Registered charity number 270031 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Parsons Hill Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £51,453 ## What does The James Capel Foundation do? The relief of poverty for persons:1. Who are, or have been employed by James Capel & Co., or its sucessor companies in business, or any company associated therewith or who are the wives, widows, husbands, widowers, children, parents or other dependants of any such persons: and2. Are in the opinion of the Trustees necessitous and deserving. ## What causes is The James Capel Foundation registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The James Capel Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The James Capel Foundation 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-james-capel-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The James Capel Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. The James Capel Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 270031) 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 James Capel Foundation's charity number? The James Capel Foundation's charity number is 270031. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 270031? Search 270031 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 James Capel Foundation do? The relief of poverty for persons:1. Who are, or have been employed by James Capel & Co., or its sucessor companies in business, or any company associated therewith or who are the wives, widows, husbands, widowers, children, parents or other dependants of any such persons: and2. Are in the opinion of the Trustees necessitous and deserving. Does The James Capel Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The James Capel Foundation. 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 James Capel Foundation? The James Capel Foundation 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/270031).