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title: "William Newman — check charity number 247908 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is William Newman a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 247908. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Pilgrims Hatch. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/william-newman-4
retrieved: 2026-08-24T08:32:43.339Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

William Newman is a registered charity (number 247908) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. 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 Newman?

Registered charity number

247908

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Pilgrims Hatch

Website

[www.st-thomas.org.uk](http://www.st-thomas.org.uk/)

## What does William Newman do?

Small grants at the discretion of the trustees.

## What causes is William Newman registered for?

General Charitable Purposes

## Why is there no Clarity Score for William Newman yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. William Newman 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.
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[Visit charity website](http://www.st-thomas.org.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is William Newman a legitimate charity?

Yes. William Newman is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 247908) 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 Newman's charity number?

William Newman's charity number is 247908. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 247908?

Search 247908 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 Newman do?

Small grants at the discretion of the trustees.

Does William Newman have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for William Newman. 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 Newman?

William Newman's website is http://www.st-thomas.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/247908).