Is East Gate Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists East Gate Trust as a registered charity (number 1009279) 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 East Gate Trust's charity number?

East Gate Trust's charity number is 1009279. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1009279?

Search 1009279 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 East Gate Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for East Gate 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 East Gate Trust?

East Gate Trust's website listed in our register data is http://egm.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

What was East Gate Trust previously called?

The register lists this previous name for East Gate Trust: Pickenham Ministries.

When was East Gate Trust registered as a charity?

East Gate Trust was entered on the register on 5 March 1992. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 02661917).

Registered charity · No. 1009279Charitable company

East Gate Trust

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

East Gate Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, religious activities, other charitable purposes.

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What are the key facts about East Gate Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30: £1,053
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30: £5,580
Registered charity number: 1009279
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Charitable company
Register contact address detail (not service area): Thrigby
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: egm.org.uk

Quick answer

East Gate Trust (number 1009279) 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 East Gate Trust do?

Providing support for teaching, preaching and training for the Christian faith. Supporting education in the field of heritage and providing retreat facilities.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for East Gate Trust

Answers East Gate 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 records East Gate Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 5 March 1992
Company number: 02661917 (Companies House)
Also known as: Carey House; Pickenham Centre
Previous names on the register: Pickenham Ministries
Where it says it operates: Essex · Norfolk · Suffolk

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups.

Reported activities: Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

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 East Gate Trust registered for?

Education/trainingReligious ActivitiesOther Charitable Purposes

Why is there no Clarity Score for East Gate Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score East Gate 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 East Gate Trust?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
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Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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Frequently asked questions

Is East Gate Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists East Gate Trust as a registered charity (number 1009279) 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 East Gate Trust's charity number?: East Gate Trust's charity number is 1009279. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1009279?: Search 1009279 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 East Gate Trust do?: Providing support for teaching, preaching and training for the Christian faith. Supporting education in the field of heritage and providing retreat facilities.
Does East Gate Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for East Gate 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 East Gate Trust?: East Gate Trust's website listed in our register data is http://egm.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to East Gate Trust?: The register records East Gate Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
What was East Gate Trust previously called?: The register lists this previous name for East Gate Trust: Pickenham Ministries.
When was East Gate Trust registered as a charity?: East Gate Trust was entered on the register on 5 March 1992. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 02661917).

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.