--- title: "Hamamelis Trust — check charity number 280938 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Hamamelis Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 280938. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in Bottle Works. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hamamelis-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:12:40.253Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hamamelis Trust is a registered charity (number 280938) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £87,199 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Hamamelis Trust? Registered charity number 280938 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Bottle Works Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £87,199 ## What does Hamamelis Trust do? The main areas of work are for medical research and ecological conservation. Grants made in each year are split into approximately equal proportions between each area. Generally the trust makes grants to institutions and not to individuals. Projects outside the UK are not considered. Projects in the Godalming and Surrey areas are given special interest. ## What causes is Hamamelis Trust registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hamamelis Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hamamelis 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=hamamelis-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Hamamelis Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Hamamelis Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 280938) 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 Hamamelis Trust's charity number? Hamamelis Trust's charity number is 280938. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 280938? Search 280938 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 Hamamelis Trust do? The main areas of work are for medical research and ecological conservation. Grants made in each year are split into approximately equal proportions between each area. Generally the trust makes grants to institutions and not to individuals. Projects outside the UK are not considered. Projects in the Godalming and Surrey areas are given special interest. Does Hamamelis Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hamamelis 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 Hamamelis Trust? Hamamelis Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/280938).