--- title: "The William Butterfield Trust Fund — check charity number 204576 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The William Butterfield Trust Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 204576. Religious Activities charity based in Sharnbrook. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-william-butterfield-trust-fund retrieved: 2026-08-28T15:15:43.309Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The William Butterfield Trust Fund is a registered charity (number 204576) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities. Its latest reported income was £16,913 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 William Butterfield Trust Fund? Registered charity number 204576 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Sharnbrook Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £16,913 ## What does The William Butterfield Trust Fund do? The Trust exists to make grants to the Methodist churches comprising the North Bedfordshire Methodist Circuit, and to the Circuit itself. ## What causes is The William Butterfield Trust Fund registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The William Butterfield Trust Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The William Butterfield Trust Fund 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-william-butterfield-trust-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The William Butterfield Trust Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. The William Butterfield Trust Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 204576) 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 William Butterfield Trust Fund's charity number? The William Butterfield Trust Fund's charity number is 204576. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 204576? Search 204576 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 William Butterfield Trust Fund do? The Trust exists to make grants to the Methodist churches comprising the North Bedfordshire Methodist Circuit, and to the Circuit itself. Does The William Butterfield Trust Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The William Butterfield Trust Fund. 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 William Butterfield Trust Fund? The William Butterfield Trust Fund 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/204576).