--- title: "William Crackanthorpe's Charity — check charity number 240890 | CharityCompare" description: "Is William Crackanthorpe's Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 240890. Education/training charity based in Newbiggin. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/william-crackanthorpe-s-charity retrieved: 2026-08-24T04:52:41.970Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer William Crackanthorpe's Charity is a registered charity (number 240890) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £7 (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 Crackanthorpe's Charity? Registered charity number 240890 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Newbiggin Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £7 ## What does William Crackanthorpe's Charity do? The purpose of William Crackanthorpe's Charity is to contribute to Elementary Education for the children of Newbiggin parish. ## What causes is William Crackanthorpe's Charity registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for William Crackanthorpe's Charity yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. William Crackanthorpe'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=william-crackanthorpe-s-charity&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is William Crackanthorpe's Charity a legitimate charity? Yes. William Crackanthorpe's Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 240890) 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 Crackanthorpe's Charity's charity number? William Crackanthorpe's Charity's charity number is 240890. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 240890? Search 240890 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 Crackanthorpe's Charity do? The purpose of William Crackanthorpe's Charity is to contribute to Elementary Education for the children of Newbiggin parish. Does William Crackanthorpe's Charity have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for William Crackanthorpe'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 William Crackanthorpe's Charity? William Crackanthorpe'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/240890).