--- title: "The John & Francoise Thornton Charitable Trust — check charity number 327780 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The John & Francoise Thornton Charitable Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 327780. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Windley Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-john-francoise-thornton-charitable-trust retrieved: 2026-08-26T13:43:13.454Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The John & Francoise Thornton Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number 327780) 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 £3,952 (year ending 2025-04-30). 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 & Francoise Thornton Charitable Trust? Registered charity number 327780 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Windley Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30) £3,952 ## What does The John & Francoise Thornton Charitable Trust do? THE CHARITY MAINLY SUPPORTS UK OR EU BASED ORGANISATIONS:1. WHICH PROVIDE TARGETED RELIEF OF POVERTY, IMPROVED EDUCATION AND STANDARDS OF HEALTH CARE.2. WHICH ARE INVOLVED IN DISEASE RESEARCH AND CARE.3. WHICH ARE OTHER UK CHARITABLE ORGANISATION ## What causes is The John & Francoise Thornton Charitable Trust registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The John & Francoise Thornton Charitable Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The John & Francoise Thornton Charitable Trust 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-francoise-thornton-charitable-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The John & Francoise Thornton Charitable Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The John & Francoise Thornton Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 327780) 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 & Francoise Thornton Charitable Trust's charity number? The John & Francoise Thornton Charitable Trust's charity number is 327780. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 327780? Search 327780 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 & Francoise Thornton Charitable Trust do? THE CHARITY MAINLY SUPPORTS UK OR EU BASED ORGANISATIONS:1. WHICH PROVIDE TARGETED RELIEF OF POVERTY, IMPROVED EDUCATION AND STANDARDS OF HEALTH CARE.2. WHICH ARE INVOLVED IN DISEASE RESEARCH AND CARE.3. WHICH ARE OTHER UK CHARITABLE ORGANISATION Does The John & Francoise Thornton Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The John & Francoise Thornton Charitable Trust. 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 & Francoise Thornton Charitable Trust? The John & Francoise Thornton Charitable Trust 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/327780).