--- title: "Thomas Brereton — check charity number 216947 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Thomas Brereton a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 216947. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Castle Mill Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/thomas-brereton retrieved: 2026-08-28T18:08:36.360Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Thomas Brereton is a registered charity (number 216947) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the prevention or relief of poverty; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £80 (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 Thomas Brereton? Registered charity number 216947 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Castle Mill Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £80 ## What does Thomas Brereton do? The Thomas Brereton Charity (no 216947). It was created in 1711 to help the poor in the village by handing out coal and potatoes. The charity has trustees that are members of Ashley Parish Council. The Parish Councillors each give £10. A discussion at one of the public Council meetings is held to decide on one villager that has had a difficult year. The £80 buys a food hamper for them. ## What causes is Thomas Brereton registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Thomas Brereton yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Thomas Brereton 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=thomas-brereton&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Thomas Brereton a legitimate charity? Yes. Thomas Brereton is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 216947) 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 Thomas Brereton's charity number? Thomas Brereton's charity number is 216947. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 216947? Search 216947 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 Thomas Brereton do? The Thomas Brereton Charity (no 216947). It was created in 1711 to help the poor in the village by handing out coal and potatoes. The charity has trustees that are members of Ashley Parish Council. The Parish Councillors each give £10. A discussion at one of the public Council meetings is held to decide on one villager that has had a difficult year. The £80 buys a food hamper for them. Does Thomas Brereton have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Thomas Brereton. 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 Thomas Brereton? Thomas Brereton 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/216947).