--- title: "Thomas Newman — check charity number 214539 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Thomas Newman a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 214539. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in The Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/thomas-newman retrieved: 2026-08-28T18:44:54.016Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Thomas Newman is a registered charity (number 214539) 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. 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 Newman? Registered charity number 214539 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location The Street ## What does Thomas Newman do? For the Parish of Baconsthorpe, Thomas Newman (1698) in his will bequeathed the sum of five pounds, to be distributed annualy on Easter Monday, for the relief of the poor. This is currently distributed to the elderly and widows / widowers of Baconsthorpe. ## What causes is Thomas Newman registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Thomas Newman yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Thomas Newman 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-newman&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Thomas Newman a legitimate charity? Yes. Thomas Newman is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 214539) 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 Newman's charity number? Thomas Newman's charity number is 214539. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 214539? Search 214539 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 Newman do? For the Parish of Baconsthorpe, Thomas Newman (1698) in his will bequeathed the sum of five pounds, to be distributed annualy on Easter Monday, for the relief of the poor. This is currently distributed to the elderly and widows / widowers of Baconsthorpe. Does Thomas Newman have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Thomas Newman. 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 Newman? Thomas Newman 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/214539).