--- title: "Eric Gregory Trust Fund — check charity number 261451 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Eric Gregory Trust Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 261451. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in 24 Bedford Row. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/eric-gregory-trust-fund retrieved: 2026-08-24T03:50:12.472Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Eric Gregory Trust Fund is a registered charity (number 261451) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £29,010 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Eric Gregory Trust Fund? Registered charity number 261451 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 24 Bedford Row Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £29,010 Website [www.societyofauthors.org](http://www.societyofauthors.org/) ## What does Eric Gregory Trust Fund do? Awards annual prizes to poets under 30 on the strength of a submitted collection ## What causes is Eric Gregory Trust Fund registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Eric Gregory Trust Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Eric Gregory Trust Fund 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=eric-gregory-trust-fund&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.societyofauthors.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Eric Gregory Trust Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. Eric Gregory Trust Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 261451) 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 Eric Gregory Trust Fund's charity number? Eric Gregory Trust Fund's charity number is 261451. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 261451? Search 261451 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 Eric Gregory Trust Fund do? Awards annual prizes to poets under 30 on the strength of a submitted collection Does Eric Gregory Trust Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Eric Gregory Trust Fund. 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 Eric Gregory Trust Fund? Eric Gregory Trust Fund's website is http://www.societyofauthors.org — 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/261451).