--- title: "Joel Community Trust — check charity number 253030 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Joel Community Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 253030. Education/training charity based in London Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/joel-community-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T06:49:35.677Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Joel Community Trust is a registered charity (number 253030) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £3,277 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Joel Community Trust? Registered charity number 253030 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location London Road Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £3,277 ## What does Joel Community Trust do? 1. Serving homeless people in Kingston when facing a crisis situation, primarily at the Joel Centre in Kingston ## What causes is Joel Community Trust registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Joel Community Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Joel Community 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=joel-community-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Joel Community Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Joel Community Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 253030) 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 Joel Community Trust's charity number? Joel Community Trust's charity number is 253030. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 253030? Search 253030 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 Joel Community Trust do? 1. Serving homeless people in Kingston when facing a crisis situation, primarily at the Joel Centre in Kingston Does Joel Community Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Joel Community 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 Joel Community Trust? Joel Community 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/253030).