--- title: "William Sowerby — check charity number 251604 | CharityCompare" description: "Is William Sowerby a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 251604. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Church Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/william-sowerby retrieved: 2026-08-24T08:32:08.770Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer William Sowerby is a registered charity (number 251604) 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 £235 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Sowerby? Registered charity number 251604 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Church Street Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £235 ## What does William Sowerby do? Religious Activities including Education Ministry and relief of poverty ## What causes is William Sowerby registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for William Sowerby yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. William Sowerby 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-sowerby&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is William Sowerby a legitimate charity? Yes. William Sowerby is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 251604) 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 Sowerby's charity number? William Sowerby's charity number is 251604. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 251604? Search 251604 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 Sowerby do? Religious Activities including Education Ministry and relief of poverty Does William Sowerby have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for William Sowerby. 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 Sowerby? William Sowerby 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/251604).