--- title: "William's Gift — check charity number 1188493 | CharityCompare" description: "Is William's Gift a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1188493. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Callands. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/william-s-gift retrieved: 2026-08-24T11:08:44.321Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer William's Gift is a registered charity (number 1188493) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability. Its latest reported income was £22,816 (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's Gift? Registered charity number 1188493 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Callands Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £22,816 Website [www.williamsgift.co.uk](http://www.williamsgift.co.uk/) ## What does William's Gift do? William's Gift supports children and their families in hospital by providing care packages. We currently cover Alder Hey and Royal Manchester Children's Hospitals and the Children's ward at Warrington General Hospital. We primarily but not exclusively support children with bowel related conditions. We have packages for long term patients and those on emergency admissions as well as bravery packs ## What causes is William's Gift registered for? General Charitable PurposesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for William's Gift yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. William's Gift 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-s-gift&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.williamsgift.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is William's Gift a legitimate charity? Yes. William's Gift is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1188493) 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's Gift's charity number? William's Gift's charity number is 1188493. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1188493? Search 1188493 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's Gift do? William's Gift supports children and their families in hospital by providing care packages. We currently cover Alder Hey and Royal Manchester Children's Hospitals and the Children's ward at Warrington General Hospital. We primarily but not exclusively support children with bowel related conditions. We have packages for long term patients and those on emergency admissions as well as bravery packs Does William's Gift have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for William's Gift. 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's Gift? William's Gift's website is http://www.williamsgift.co.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/1188493).