Is Eridge Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Eridge Trust as a registered charity (number 802948) 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 Eridge Trust's charity number?

Eridge Trust's charity number is 802948. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 802948?

Search 802948 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 Eridge Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Eridge 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 Eridge Trust?

Eridge Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.eridgetrust.co.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 Eridge Trust previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Eridge Trust: The Stonewall Charitable Trust.

When was Eridge Trust registered as a charity?

Eridge Trust was entered on the register on 20 February 1990.

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Eridge Trust

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Eridge Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include arts/culture/heritage/science.

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What are the key facts about Eridge Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-05: £7,272
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-05: £44,133
Registered charity number: 802948
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust
Register contact address detail (not service area): Orwell
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.eridgetrust.co.uk

Quick answer

Eridge Trust (number 802948) 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 Eridge Trust do?

Makes grants to schools, colleges and local education authorities towards the cost of trips or projects at home or abroad which will encourage young people to enjoy and appreciate visual art, especially painting. Also makes grants to museums and galleries for educational projects with similar aims.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Eridge Trust

Answers Eridge 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 Eridge 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 February 1990
Also known as: The Eridge Trust
Previous names on the register: The Stonewall Charitable Trust
Where it says it operates: Scotland · Northern Ireland

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations.

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 Eridge Trust registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Eridge Trust yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Eridge Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Eridge Trust as a registered charity (number 802948) 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 Eridge Trust's charity number?: Eridge Trust's charity number is 802948. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 802948?: Search 802948 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 Eridge Trust do?: Makes grants to schools, colleges and local education authorities towards the cost of trips or projects at home or abroad which will encourage young people to enjoy and appreciate visual art, especially painting. Also makes grants to museums and galleries for educational projects with similar aims.
Does Eridge Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Eridge 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 Eridge Trust?: Eridge Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.eridgetrust.co.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 Eridge Trust?: The register does not record Eridge Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Eridge Trust previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Eridge Trust: The Stonewall Charitable Trust.
When was Eridge Trust registered as a charity?: Eridge Trust was entered on the register on 20 February 1990.

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.