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title: "Oaks Trust — check charity number 1150372 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Oaks Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1150372. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Hove. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/oaks-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-23T00:06:01.624Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Oaks Trust is a registered charity (number 1150372) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £200,514 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Oaks Trust?

Registered charity number

1150372

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Hove

Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31)

£200,514

Website

[shoreham.foodbank.org.uk](https://shoreham.foodbank.org.uk/)

## What does Oaks Trust do?

Oaks Trust runs four food banks across Brighton & Hove and Shoreham. We are part of a nationwide network, supported by The Trussell Trust, working to combat poverty and hunger across the UK. Each of these food banks serve their respective community areas with emergency food parcels, designed to meet a crisis need, as well as signposting beneficiaries towards other key agencies and services.

## What causes is Oaks Trust registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Oaks Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Oaks 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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[Visit charity website](https://shoreham.foodbank.org.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Oaks Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Oaks Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1150372) 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 Oaks Trust's charity number?

Oaks Trust's charity number is 1150372. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1150372?

Search 1150372 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 Oaks Trust do?

Oaks Trust runs four food banks across Brighton & Hove and Shoreham. We are part of a nationwide network, supported by The Trussell Trust, working to combat poverty and hunger across the UK. Each of these food banks serve their respective community areas with emergency food parcels, designed to meet a crisis need, as well as signposting beneficiaries towards other key agencies and services.

Does Oaks Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Oaks 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 Oaks Trust?

Oaks Trust's website is https://shoreham.foodbank.org.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/1150372).