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title: "William Heptinstall Memorial Fund — check charity number 313787 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is William Heptinstall Memorial Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 313787. Education/training charity based in Horsham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/william-heptinstall-memorial-fund
retrieved: 2026-08-24T04:50:17.550Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

William Heptinstall Memorial Fund is a registered charity (number 313787) 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 £9,232 (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 Heptinstall Memorial Fund?

Registered charity number

313787

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Horsham

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£9,232

Website

[williamheptinstallaward.org.uk](http://williamheptinstallaward.org.uk/)

## What does William Heptinstall Memorial Fund do?

The objective of the Trust is to establish an annual award for the study of the culinary arts to be awarded to men or women normally under the age of 30 years who are ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom.

## What causes is William Heptinstall Memorial Fund registered for?

Education/training

## Why is there no Clarity Score for William Heptinstall Memorial Fund yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. William Heptinstall Memorial Fund 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is William Heptinstall Memorial Fund a legitimate charity?

Yes. William Heptinstall Memorial Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 313787) 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 Heptinstall Memorial Fund's charity number?

William Heptinstall Memorial Fund's charity number is 313787. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 313787?

Search 313787 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 Heptinstall Memorial Fund do?

The objective of the Trust is to establish an annual award for the study of the culinary arts to be awarded to men or women normally under the age of 30 years who are ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom.

Does William Heptinstall Memorial Fund have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for William Heptinstall Memorial Fund. 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 Heptinstall Memorial Fund?

William Heptinstall Memorial Fund's website is http://williamheptinstallaward.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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/313787).