--- title: "Hartfield Church Trust — check charity number 279603 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Hartfield Church Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 279603. Education/training charity based in Cat Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hartfield-church-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T11:19:07.936Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hartfield Church Trust is a registered charity (number 279603) 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. Its latest reported income was £25,608 (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 Hartfield Church Trust? Registered charity number 279603 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Cat Street Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £25,608 ## What does Hartfield Church Trust do? Supports St. Mary the Virgin Church, Hartfield. Pays expenses to the rector of Hartfield. Supports Hartfield St. Mary the Virgin School. ## What causes is Hartfield Church Trust registered for? Education/trainingReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hartfield Church Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hartfield Church 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=hartfield-church-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Hartfield Church Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Hartfield Church Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 279603) 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 Hartfield Church Trust's charity number? Hartfield Church Trust's charity number is 279603. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 279603? Search 279603 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 Hartfield Church Trust do? Supports St. Mary the Virgin Church, Hartfield. Pays expenses to the rector of Hartfield. Supports Hartfield St. Mary the Virgin School. Does Hartfield Church Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hartfield Church 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 Hartfield Church Trust? Hartfield Church 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/279603).