William Sowerby
Also known as: Charities for Poor, Doctor Benson, Elizabeth Sowerby for Poor, Isabella Patrickson, Monkhouse Graham, Stanwix Charities, Stanwix Educational Charity
Religious Activities including Education Ministry and relief of poverty
Activities & Mission
Religious Activities including Education Ministry and relief of poverty
Grants
William Sowerby makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending
- £9,562
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, the prevention or relief of poverty and religious activities
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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Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Frequently asked questions about William Sowerby
What does William Sowerby do?
Religious Activities including Education Ministry and relief of poverty
When was William Sowerby registered as a charity?
William Sowerby was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 March 1967 as charity number 251604. It has been registered for 59 years.
Who runs William Sowerby?
William Sowerby is governed by a board of 2 trustees. The chair of trustees is Alastair Robert Hugh Cook. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does William Sowerby operate?
William Sowerby operates in Cumbria, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is William Sowerby a registered charity?
Yes — William Sowerby is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 251604.
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Registry Information
Other notable Religion charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Charities for Poor
- Doctor Benson
- Elizabeth Sowerby for Poor
- Isabella Patrickson
- Monkhouse Graham
- Stanwix Charities
- Stanwix Educational Charity
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated