--- title: "East Gate Trust — check charity number 1009279 | CharityCompare" description: "Is East Gate Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1009279. Education/training charity based in Thrigby. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/east-gate-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T02:58:19.851Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer East Gate Trust is a registered charity (number 1009279) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; religious activities; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £792 (year ending 2024-09-30). 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 East Gate Trust? Registered charity number 1009279 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Thrigby Latest income (year ending 2024-09-30) £792 Website [egm.org.uk](http://egm.org.uk/) ## 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. ## What causes is East Gate Trust registered for? Education/trainingReligious ActivitiesOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for East Gate Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. East Gate 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=east-gate-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://egm.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is East Gate Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. East Gate Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1009279) 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 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 is http://egm.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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/1009279).