--- title: "John Pontin Trust — check charity number 271409 | CharityCompare" description: "Is John Pontin Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 271409. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Leigh Court Business Centre. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/john-pontin-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:04:52.318Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer John Pontin Trust is a registered charity (number 271409) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; environment/conservation/heritage; economic/community development/employment. 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 John Pontin Trust? Registered charity number 271409 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Leigh Court Business Centre ## What does John Pontin Trust do? The Trustees do not wish to receive national charitable appeals, preferring to be more specific in the choice of projects for support. ## What causes is John Pontin Trust registered for? General Charitable PurposesEnvironment/conservation/heritageEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for John Pontin Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. John Pontin 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=john-pontin-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is John Pontin Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. John Pontin Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 271409) 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 John Pontin Trust's charity number? John Pontin Trust's charity number is 271409. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 271409? Search 271409 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 John Pontin Trust do? The Trustees do not wish to receive national charitable appeals, preferring to be more specific in the choice of projects for support. Does John Pontin Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for John Pontin 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 John Pontin Trust? John Pontin 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/271409).