--- title: "William Adams — check charity number 230342 | CharityCompare" description: "Is William Adams a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 230342. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Shaw Walls. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/william-adams-2 retrieved: 2026-08-24T07:10:48.904Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer William Adams is a registered charity (number 230342) 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 £27 (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 William Adams? Registered charity number 230342 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Shaw Walls Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £27 ## What does William Adams do? The charity money is a peppercorn rent attached to several older properties in the parish. This dates back several hundred years and was initially for the poor of the parish. The money collected is now distriuted between the Vicar of Ipstones (-+?1 per year), The School Trustees (-+?1 per Year) with the remainder going to a group who hold auctions to rasie money for the Senior Citizens of parish ## What causes is William Adams registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for William Adams yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. William Adams 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=william-adams-2&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is William Adams a legitimate charity? Yes. William Adams is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 230342) 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 William Adams's charity number? William Adams's charity number is 230342. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 230342? Search 230342 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 William Adams do? The charity money is a peppercorn rent attached to several older properties in the parish. This dates back several hundred years and was initially for the poor of the parish. The money collected is now distriuted between the Vicar of Ipstones (-+?1 per year), The School Trustees (-+?1 per Year) with the remainder going to a group who hold auctions to rasie money for the Senior Citizens of parish Does William Adams have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for William Adams. 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 William Adams? William Adams 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/230342).