--- title: "Perry Trust Gift Fund — check charity number 247809 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Perry Trust Gift Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 247809. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in PO Box 11228. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/perry-trust-gift-fund retrieved: 2026-08-23T13:17:46.217Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Perry Trust Gift Fund is a registered charity (number 247809) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £11,769 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Perry Trust Gift Fund? Registered charity number 247809 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location PO Box 11228 Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £11,769 ## What does Perry Trust Gift Fund do? Founded in 1966, the income from the fund is used to make grants to persons of good character in need of financial assistance to maintain a reasonable standard of living. This is intended for people who have very little private means . Grants are made once a year in either May or November, and applicants may apply again in another year if they so wish. Applicants must have lived ## What causes is Perry Trust Gift Fund registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Perry Trust Gift Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Perry Trust Gift Fund 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=perry-trust-gift-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Perry Trust Gift Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. Perry Trust Gift Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 247809) 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 Perry Trust Gift Fund's charity number? Perry Trust Gift Fund's charity number is 247809. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 247809? Search 247809 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 Perry Trust Gift Fund do? Founded in 1966, the income from the fund is used to make grants to persons of good character in need of financial assistance to maintain a reasonable standard of living. This is intended for people who have very little private means . Grants are made once a year in either May or November, and applicants may apply again in another year if they so wish. Applicants must have lived Does Perry Trust Gift Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Perry Trust Gift Fund. 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 Perry Trust Gift Fund? Perry Trust Gift Fund 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/247809).