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title: "Grendon Friends Trust — check charity number 1038885 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Grendon Friends Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1038885. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Brookside. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/grendon-friends-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-24T08:33:28.936Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Grendon Friends Trust is a registered charity (number 1038885) 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 £175 (year ending 2025-05-31). 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 Grendon Friends Trust?

Registered charity number

1038885

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Trust

Location

Brookside

Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31)

£175

Website

[www.friendsofgrendon.co.uk](http://www.friendsofgrendon.co.uk/)

## What does Grendon Friends Trust do?

Grendon Friends Trust assists in the provision of artistic, creative and craft facilities for the Grendon Therapeutic Community Prison to enable prisoners to try out new skills and have successful experiences, complementary to their therapy.

## What causes is Grendon Friends Trust registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Grendon Friends Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Grendon Friends 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Grendon Friends Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Grendon Friends Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1038885) 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 Grendon Friends Trust's charity number?

Grendon Friends Trust's charity number is 1038885. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1038885?

Search 1038885 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 Grendon Friends Trust do?

Grendon Friends Trust assists in the provision of artistic, creative and craft facilities for the Grendon Therapeutic Community Prison to enable prisoners to try out new skills and have successful experiences, complementary to their therapy.

Does Grendon Friends Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Grendon Friends 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 Grendon Friends Trust?

Grendon Friends Trust's website is http://www.friendsofgrendon.co.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/1038885).