--- title: "William Lee — check charity number 210482 | CharityCompare" description: "Is William Lee a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 210482. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Royston. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/william-lee-2 retrieved: 2026-08-24T05:58:24.125Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer William Lee is a registered charity (number 210482) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £3,713 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Lee? Registered charity number 210482 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Royston Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £3,713 Website [Williamlee.org.uk](http://williamlee.org.uk/) ## What does William Lee do? The charity awards small grants to Royston residents in financial difficulty, including students needing help with fees and living-expenses. Applicants must be resident in the town, & a means test is applied. Application forms are available from the contact person, who is clerk to the trustees. ## What causes is William Lee registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for William Lee yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. William Lee 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-lee-2&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://williamlee.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is William Lee a legitimate charity? Yes. William Lee is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 210482) 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 Lee's charity number? William Lee's charity number is 210482. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 210482? Search 210482 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 Lee do? The charity awards small grants to Royston residents in financial difficulty, including students needing help with fees and living-expenses. Applicants must be resident in the town, & a means test is applied. Application forms are available from the contact person, who is clerk to the trustees. Does William Lee have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for William Lee. 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 Lee? William Lee's website is http://Williamlee.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/210482).