--- title: "Whittingham Bequest — check charity number 239419 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Whittingham Bequest a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 239419. Religious Activities charity based in Finance Office. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/whittingham-bequest retrieved: 2026-08-24T03:35:56.070Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Whittingham Bequest is a registered charity (number 239419) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities. Its latest reported income was £403 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Whittingham Bequest? Registered charity number 239419 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Finance Office Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £403 ## What does Whittingham Bequest do? Dividing income from the bequest for the education of ecclesiastical students and the maintenance of destitute children ## What causes is Whittingham Bequest registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Whittingham Bequest yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Whittingham Bequest 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=whittingham-bequest&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Whittingham Bequest a legitimate charity? Yes. Whittingham Bequest is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 239419) 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 Whittingham Bequest's charity number? Whittingham Bequest's charity number is 239419. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 239419? Search 239419 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 Whittingham Bequest do? Dividing income from the bequest for the education of ecclesiastical students and the maintenance of destitute children Does Whittingham Bequest have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Whittingham Bequest. 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 Whittingham Bequest? Whittingham Bequest 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/239419).