--- title: "The John and Susan Bowers Fund — check charity number 266616 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The John and Susan Bowers Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 266616. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in Ringmer. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-john-and-susan-bowers-fund retrieved: 2026-08-26T13:43:13.855Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The John and Susan Bowers Fund is a registered charity (number 266616) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability; overseas aid/famine relief. Its latest reported income was £34,790 (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 John and Susan Bowers Fund? Registered charity number 266616 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Ringmer Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £34,790 ## What does The John and Susan Bowers Fund do? About 80% of income from dividends, donations, tax recovery, interest is distributed in grants of ?500 to ?1200 to around 40 registered charities (mainly small, self-help, emerging) chosen in October by trustees. Most animal welfare and large charities are excluded. The balance is invested for income growth. Unsolicited funding applications are considered but only a minority are successful. ## What causes is The John and Susan Bowers Fund registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisabilityOverseas Aid/famine Relief ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The John and Susan Bowers Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The John and Susan Bowers 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-john-and-susan-bowers-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The John and Susan Bowers Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. The John and Susan Bowers Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 266616) 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 John and Susan Bowers Fund's charity number? The John and Susan Bowers Fund's charity number is 266616. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 266616? Search 266616 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 John and Susan Bowers Fund do? About 80% of income from dividends, donations, tax recovery, interest is distributed in grants of ?500 to ?1200 to around 40 registered charities (mainly small, self-help, emerging) chosen in October by trustees. Most animal welfare and large charities are excluded. The balance is invested for income growth. Unsolicited funding applications are considered but only a minority are successful. Does The John and Susan Bowers Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The John and Susan Bowers 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 John and Susan Bowers Fund? The John and Susan Bowers 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/266616).