--- title: "William Hodgson — check charity number 223843 | CharityCompare" description: "Is William Hodgson a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 223843. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Haxby. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/william-hodgson retrieved: 2026-08-24T04:49:03.442Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer William Hodgson is a registered charity (number 223843) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the prevention or relief of poverty; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £406 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Hodgson? Registered charity number 223843 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Haxby Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £406 ## What does William Hodgson do? Money spent through Church funds funds for the benefit of those living in Haxby ## What causes is William Hodgson registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for William Hodgson yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. William Hodgson 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-hodgson&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is William Hodgson a legitimate charity? Yes. William Hodgson is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 223843) 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 Hodgson's charity number? William Hodgson's charity number is 223843. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 223843? Search 223843 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 Hodgson do? Money spent through Church funds funds for the benefit of those living in Haxby Does William Hodgson have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for William Hodgson. 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 Hodgson? William Hodgson 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/223843).