--- title: "Thomas Cowley's Charity — check charity number 508971 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Thomas Cowley's Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 508971. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Donington. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/thomas-cowley-s-charity retrieved: 2026-08-28T18:09:18.800Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Thomas Cowley's Charity is a registered charity (number 508971) 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. Its latest reported income was £459 (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 Thomas Cowley's Charity? Registered charity number 508971 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Donington Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £459 ## What does Thomas Cowley's Charity do? The Charity provides an annual Christmas cash payout for the poor and needy of Donington, currently 30 recipients, and this is reviewed annually by the Trustees. ## What causes is Thomas Cowley's Charity registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Thomas Cowley's Charity yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Thomas Cowley's Charity 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-cowley-s-charity&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Thomas Cowley's Charity a legitimate charity? Yes. Thomas Cowley's Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 508971) 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 Cowley's Charity's charity number? Thomas Cowley's Charity's charity number is 508971. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 508971? Search 508971 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 Cowley's Charity do? The Charity provides an annual Christmas cash payout for the poor and needy of Donington, currently 30 recipients, and this is reviewed annually by the Trustees. Does Thomas Cowley's Charity have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Thomas Cowley's Charity. 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 Cowley's Charity? Thomas Cowley's Charity 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/508971).