--- title: "The Wakefield Bequest — check charity number 209461 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Wakefield Bequest a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 209461. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Oaklands. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-wakefield-bequest retrieved: 2026-08-28T13:25:13.176Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Wakefield Bequest is a registered charity (number 209461) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £1,275 (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 Wakefield Bequest? Registered charity number 209461 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Oaklands Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,275 Website [www.hythetc.kentparishes.gov.uk/charities](http://www.hythetc.kentparishes.gov.uk/charities/) ## What does The Wakefield Bequest do? Small grants to persons in need, resident in the Borough of Hythe, Kent ## What causes is The Wakefield Bequest registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Wakefield Bequest yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Wakefield Bequest 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-wakefield-bequest&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.hythetc.kentparishes.gov.uk/charities/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Wakefield Bequest a legitimate charity? Yes. The Wakefield Bequest is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 209461) 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 Wakefield Bequest's charity number? The Wakefield Bequest's charity number is 209461. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 209461? Search 209461 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 Wakefield Bequest do? Small grants to persons in need, resident in the Borough of Hythe, Kent Does The Wakefield Bequest have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Wakefield Bequest. 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 Wakefield Bequest? The Wakefield Bequest's website is http://www.hythetc.kentparishes.gov.uk/charities/ — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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/209461).