--- title: "Dr Plumes Trust — check charity number 254048 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Dr Plumes Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 254048. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Dartford. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/dr-plumes-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T02:46:00.375Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Dr Plumes Trust is a registered charity (number 254048) 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. Its latest reported income was £26,737 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Dr Plumes Trust? Registered charity number 254048 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Dartford Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £26,737 ## What does Dr Plumes Trust do? Provision of support to the teaching ministry in the parishes of Gravesend and Dartford. Provision of relief by way of monetary grants to necessitous clergy in the Church of England Diocese of Rochester as constituted on 2 September 1704, and to provide for the maintenance of Doctor Plume's grave and gravestone in the Parish of Longfield. ## What causes is Dr Plumes Trust registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Dr Plumes Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Dr Plumes 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=dr-plumes-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Dr Plumes Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Dr Plumes Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 254048) 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 Dr Plumes Trust's charity number? Dr Plumes Trust's charity number is 254048. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 254048? Search 254048 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 Dr Plumes Trust do? Provision of support to the teaching ministry in the parishes of Gravesend and Dartford. Provision of relief by way of monetary grants to necessitous clergy in the Church of England Diocese of Rochester as constituted on 2 September 1704, and to provide for the maintenance of Doctor Plume's grave and gravestone in the Parish of Longfield. Does Dr Plumes Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dr Plumes 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 Dr Plumes Trust? Dr Plumes 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/254048).