--- title: "Thomas Hewar — check charity number 208553 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Thomas Hewar a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 208553. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in King's Lynn. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/thomas-hewar retrieved: 2026-08-28T18:44:06.491Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Thomas Hewar is a registered charity (number 208553) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £165 (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 Hewar? Registered charity number 208553 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location King's Lynn Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £165 ## What does Thomas Hewar do? The Charity gives relief for those in need to persons resident in the Parish of Oxborough, Norfolk who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress. Certain restrictions will apply. ## What causes is Thomas Hewar registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Thomas Hewar yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Thomas Hewar 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-hewar&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Thomas Hewar a legitimate charity? Yes. Thomas Hewar is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 208553) 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 Hewar's charity number? Thomas Hewar's charity number is 208553. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 208553? Search 208553 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 Hewar do? The Charity gives relief for those in need to persons resident in the Parish of Oxborough, Norfolk who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress. Certain restrictions will apply. Does Thomas Hewar have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Thomas Hewar. 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 Hewar? Thomas Hewar 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/208553).