--- title: "David and Janet Chard Charitable Trust — check charity number 285889 | CharityCompare" description: "Is David and Janet Chard Charitable Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 285889. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Bristol. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/david-and-janet-chard-charitable-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:58:00.182Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer David and Janet Chard Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number 285889) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £9,600 (year ending 2023-12-31). 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 David and Janet Chard Charitable Trust? Registered charity number 285889 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Bristol Latest income (year ending 2023-12-31) £9,600 ## What does David and Janet Chard Charitable Trust do? RELIEF OF SUFFERING, POVERTY AND EDUCATION ## What causes is David and Janet Chard Charitable Trust registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for David and Janet Chard Charitable Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. David and Janet Chard Charitable Trust 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=david-and-janet-chard-charitable-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is David and Janet Chard Charitable Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. David and Janet Chard Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 285889) 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 David and Janet Chard Charitable Trust's charity number? David and Janet Chard Charitable Trust's charity number is 285889. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 285889? Search 285889 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 David and Janet Chard Charitable Trust do? RELIEF OF SUFFERING, POVERTY AND EDUCATION Does David and Janet Chard Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for David and Janet Chard Charitable Trust. 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 David and Janet Chard Charitable Trust? David and Janet Chard Charitable Trust 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/285889).