--- title: "William Grailys' Bequest — check charity number 242288 | CharityCompare" description: "Is William Grailys' Bequest a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 242288. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in West Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/william-grailys-bequest retrieved: 2026-08-24T03:37:18.328Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer William Grailys' Bequest is a registered charity (number 242288) 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 £217 (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 Grailys' Bequest? Registered charity number 242288 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location West Street Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £217 ## What does William Grailys' Bequest do? APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FROM RESIDENTS OF NETHERHAMPTON FOR ASSISTANCE IN CASES OF GENUINE HARDSHIP. ## What causes is William Grailys' Bequest registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for William Grailys' Bequest yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. William Grailys' 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=william-grailys-bequest&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is William Grailys' Bequest a legitimate charity? Yes. William Grailys' Bequest is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 242288) 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 Grailys' Bequest's charity number? William Grailys' Bequest's charity number is 242288. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 242288? Search 242288 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 Grailys' Bequest do? APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FROM RESIDENTS OF NETHERHAMPTON FOR ASSISTANCE IN CASES OF GENUINE HARDSHIP. Does William Grailys' Bequest have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for William Grailys' 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 William Grailys' Bequest? William Grailys' 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/242288).