--- title: "The Town Estate Charity — check charity number 253440 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Town Estate Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 253440. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Sibford Ferris. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-town-estate-charity retrieved: 2026-08-28T11:10:16.397Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Town Estate Charity is a registered charity (number 253440) 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; disability. Its latest reported income was £59,179 (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 Town Estate Charity? Registered charity number 253440 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Sibford Ferris Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £59,179 ## What does The Town Estate Charity do? 1/3 of distributable funds to be applied in relieving persons of Sibford Gower who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress. 1/3 of distributable funds to provide special benefits not normally provided by the LEA for Sibford Gower Endowed Primary School. 1/3 of distributable funds for the general benefit of the inhabitants of Sibford Gower. See Amendment February 2011 ## What causes is The Town Estate Charity registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Town Estate Charity yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Town Estate 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-town-estate-charity&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Town Estate Charity a legitimate charity? Yes. The Town Estate Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 253440) 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 Town Estate Charity's charity number? The Town Estate Charity's charity number is 253440. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 253440? Search 253440 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 Town Estate Charity do? 1/3 of distributable funds to be applied in relieving persons of Sibford Gower who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress. 1/3 of distributable funds to provide special benefits not normally provided by the LEA for Sibford Gower Endowed Primary School. 1/3 of distributable funds for the general benefit of the inhabitants of Sibford Gower. See Amendment February 2011 Does The Town Estate Charity have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Town Estate 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 Town Estate Charity? The Town Estate 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/253440).