--- title: "The William Payne Benefaction — check charity number 1058080 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The William Payne Benefaction a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1058080. Education/training charity based in Reading. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-william-payne-benefaction retrieved: 2026-08-28T15:15:27.251Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The William Payne Benefaction is a registered charity (number 1058080) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £2,204 (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 William Payne Benefaction? Registered charity number 1058080 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Reading Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £2,204 ## What does The William Payne Benefaction do? 1. Provision of special benefits at St John's Primary School, Reading, for which provision is not made from public funds;2. Promotion of religious education of the pupils of St John's School in accordance with the doctrines of the Church of England; and3. Promotion of religious education and other charitable work of the C of E in the Parish of Reading St John the Evangelist and St Stephen. ## What causes is The William Payne Benefaction registered for? Education/trainingReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The William Payne Benefaction yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The William Payne Benefaction 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-payne-benefaction&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The William Payne Benefaction a legitimate charity? Yes. The William Payne Benefaction is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1058080) 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 Payne Benefaction's charity number? The William Payne Benefaction's charity number is 1058080. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1058080? Search 1058080 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 Payne Benefaction do? 1. Provision of special benefits at St John's Primary School, Reading, for which provision is not made from public funds;2. Promotion of religious education of the pupils of St John's School in accordance with the doctrines of the Church of England; and3. Promotion of religious education and other charitable work of the C of E in the Parish of Reading St John the Evangelist and St Stephen. Does The William Payne Benefaction have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The William Payne Benefaction. 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 Payne Benefaction? The William Payne Benefaction 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/1058080).