Is Discovery Dockland Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Discovery Dockland Trust as a registered charity (number 277996) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Discovery Dockland Trust's charity number?

Discovery Dockland Trust's charity number is 277996. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 277996?

Search 277996 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.

Does Discovery Dockland Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Discovery Dockland 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 Discovery Dockland Trust?

Discovery Dockland Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Discovery Dockland Trust registered as a charity?

Discovery Dockland Trust was entered on the register on 20 June 1979.

Registered charity · No. 277996Trust

Discovery Dockland Trust

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Discovery Dockland Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, amateur sport.

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What are the key facts about Discovery Dockland Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31: £0
Registered charity number: 277996
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust
Register contact address detail (not service area): Broxbourne
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

Quick answer

Discovery Dockland Trust (number 277996) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Discovery Dockland Trust do?

Via grants and donations, to provide boat & sail training, & instruction & facilities for water activities for young people, including members of the Scout Association & young people in need by reason of disablement, poverty or social & economic circumstances, in the interests of social welfare & with the object of improving the conditions of life of the young people for whom they are intended.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Discovery Dockland Trust

Answers Discovery Dockland Trust gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Discovery Dockland Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 20 June 1979
Where it says it operates: Throughout London · Southampton City

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Discovery Dockland Trust registered for?

Education/trainingAmateur Sport

Why is there no Clarity Score for Discovery Dockland Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Discovery Dockland Trust. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Discovery Dockland Trust?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Discovery Dockland Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Discovery Dockland Trust as a registered charity (number 277996) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Discovery Dockland Trust's charity number?: Discovery Dockland Trust's charity number is 277996. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 277996?: Search 277996 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 Discovery Dockland Trust do?: Via grants and donations, to provide boat & sail training, & instruction & facilities for water activities for young people, including members of the Scout Association & young people in need by reason of disablement, poverty or social & economic circumstances, in the interests of social welfare & with the object of improving the conditions of life of the young people for whom they are intended.
Does Discovery Dockland Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Discovery Dockland 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 Discovery Dockland Trust?: Discovery Dockland Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Discovery Dockland Trust?: The register does not record Discovery Dockland Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Discovery Dockland Trust registered as a charity?: Discovery Dockland Trust was entered on the register on 20 June 1979.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.