Sir William Thornton
Also known as: Thornton Charity - Poor
For the poor of the parish of Kirk Deighton
Activities & Mission
For the poor of the parish of Kirk Deighton
Grants
Sir William Thornton makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending
- £212
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- elderly people
- What it supports
- the prevention or relief of poverty
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Frequently asked questions about Sir William Thornton
What does Sir William Thornton do?
For the poor of the parish of Kirk Deighton
When was Sir William Thornton registered as a charity?
Sir William Thornton was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 February 1964 as charity number 231895. It has been registered for 62 years.
Who runs Sir William Thornton?
Sir William Thornton is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Sir William Thornton operate?
Sir William Thornton operates in North Yorkshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Sir William Thornton a registered charity?
Yes — Sir William Thornton is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 231895.
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Registry Information
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Trustees
Also governs 3 other charities
Also governs 3 other charities
Also governs 3 other charities
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Thornton Charity - Poor
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 19 October 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated