--- title: "William Lynne — check charity number 205729 | CharityCompare" description: "Is William Lynne a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 205729. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Emneth. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/william-lynne retrieved: 2026-08-24T08:33:19.969Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer William Lynne is a registered charity (number 205729) 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. 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 Lynne? Registered charity number 205729 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Emneth ## What does William Lynne do? This charity is supplements by income from land rented to tenants and then put in a high iinterest account. This is then handed annually to pensioners on Benefits at a date arranged near christmas. ## What causes is William Lynne registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for William Lynne yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. William Lynne 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-lynne&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is William Lynne a legitimate charity? Yes. William Lynne is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 205729) 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 Lynne's charity number? William Lynne's charity number is 205729. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 205729? Search 205729 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 Lynne do? This charity is supplements by income from land rented to tenants and then put in a high iinterest account. This is then handed annually to pensioners on Benefits at a date arranged near christmas. Does William Lynne have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for William Lynne. 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 Lynne? William Lynne 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/205729).