--- title: "Ratley and Upton Welfare Trust — check charity number 217491 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Ratley and Upton Welfare Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 217491. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Ratley. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ratley-and-upton-welfare-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:26:36.970Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Ratley and Upton Welfare Trust is a registered charity (number 217491) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £1,676 (year ending 2025-02-28). 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 Ratley and Upton Welfare Trust? Registered charity number 217491 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Ratley Latest income (year ending 2025-02-28) £1,676 ## What does Ratley and Upton Welfare Trust do? General Charitable Purposes: primarily offering support to the elderly and young people of school age; the Trust also offers financial support to several clubs which serve the community. ## What causes is Ratley and Upton Welfare Trust registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ratley and Upton Welfare Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ratley and Upton Welfare 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=ratley-and-upton-welfare-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Ratley and Upton Welfare Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Ratley and Upton Welfare Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 217491) 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 Ratley and Upton Welfare Trust's charity number? Ratley and Upton Welfare Trust's charity number is 217491. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 217491? Search 217491 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 Ratley and Upton Welfare Trust do? General Charitable Purposes: primarily offering support to the elderly and young people of school age; the Trust also offers financial support to several clubs which serve the community. Does Ratley and Upton Welfare Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ratley and Upton Welfare 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 Ratley and Upton Welfare Trust? Ratley and Upton Welfare 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/217491).