--- title: "The William Wright Charitable Trust — check charity number 242562 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The William Wright Charitable Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 242562. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Mowthorpe. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-william-wright-charitable-trust retrieved: 2026-08-28T15:13:45.166Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The William Wright Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number 242562) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £980 (year ending 2009-04-05). 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 Wright Charitable Trust? Registered charity number 242562 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Mowthorpe Latest income (year ending 2009-04-05) £980 ## What does The William Wright Charitable Trust do? The benefit of York pensioners, York children and inmates of York hospitals especially ex employees of William Wright & Sons (York) Ltd. To help with the finance of medical research, art and music education and the provision of community centres in York and their facilities. ## What causes is The William Wright Charitable Trust registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The William Wright Charitable Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The William Wright Charitable 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-william-wright-charitable-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The William Wright Charitable Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The William Wright Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 242562) 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 Wright Charitable Trust's charity number? The William Wright Charitable Trust's charity number is 242562. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 242562? Search 242562 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 Wright Charitable Trust do? The benefit of York pensioners, York children and inmates of York hospitals especially ex employees of William Wright & Sons (York) Ltd. To help with the finance of medical research, art and music education and the provision of community centres in York and their facilities. Does The William Wright Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The William Wright Charitable 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 William Wright Charitable Trust? The William Wright Charitable 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/242562).