--- title: "The Murray Wells Homfray Trust — check charity number 214503 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Murray Wells Homfray Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 214503. General Charitable Purposes charity based in East Ness. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-murray-wells-homfray-trust retrieved: 2026-08-27T01:36:00.211Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Murray Wells Homfray Trust is a registered charity (number 214503) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. Its latest reported income was £16,400 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Murray Wells Homfray Trust? Registered charity number 214503 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location East Ness Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £16,400 ## What does The Murray Wells Homfray Trust do? The trustees continue their policy of assisting former employees and dependents of Homfray & Co Ltd and Ness Hall Ltd. About 70% of income is distributed to 10 charities and organisations, many having links with West Yorkshire, particularly Halifax and Batley, where many of the former employees still live. ## What causes is The Murray Wells Homfray Trust registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Murray Wells Homfray Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Murray Wells Homfray 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-murray-wells-homfray-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Murray Wells Homfray Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Murray Wells Homfray Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 214503) 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 Murray Wells Homfray Trust's charity number? The Murray Wells Homfray Trust's charity number is 214503. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 214503? Search 214503 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 Murray Wells Homfray Trust do? The trustees continue their policy of assisting former employees and dependents of Homfray & Co Ltd and Ness Hall Ltd. About 70% of income is distributed to 10 charities and organisations, many having links with West Yorkshire, particularly Halifax and Batley, where many of the former employees still live. Does The Murray Wells Homfray Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Murray Wells Homfray 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 Murray Wells Homfray Trust? The Murray Wells Homfray 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/214503).