--- title: "The Linen and Woollen Stock Charity — check charity number 221789 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Linen and Woollen Stock Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 221789. Education/training charity based in Ashton-In-Makerfield. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-linen-and-woollen-stock-charity retrieved: 2026-08-26T18:58:50.524Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Linen and Woollen Stock Charity is a registered charity (number 221789) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. Its latest reported income was £1,027,662 (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 Linen and Woollen Stock Charity? Registered charity number 221789 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Ashton-In-Makerfield Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,027,662 ## What does The Linen and Woollen Stock Charity do? The main objectives of the Charity are the relief of persons resident in the area of benefit who are in need, hardship or distress and assisting those not for profit organisations in the community supporting the well being of the residents. ## What causes is The Linen and Woollen Stock Charity registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Linen and Woollen Stock Charity yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Linen and Woollen Stock Charity 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-linen-and-woollen-stock-charity&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Linen and Woollen Stock Charity a legitimate charity? Yes. The Linen and Woollen Stock Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 221789) 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 Linen and Woollen Stock Charity's charity number? The Linen and Woollen Stock Charity's charity number is 221789. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 221789? Search 221789 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 Linen and Woollen Stock Charity do? The main objectives of the Charity are the relief of persons resident in the area of benefit who are in need, hardship or distress and assisting those not for profit organisations in the community supporting the well being of the residents. Does The Linen and Woollen Stock Charity have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Linen and Woollen Stock Charity. 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 Linen and Woollen Stock Charity? The Linen and Woollen Stock Charity 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/221789).