--- title: "Sandgate Heritage Trust CIO — check charity number 287281 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Sandgate Heritage Trust CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 287281. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 51 Sandgate High Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sandgate-heritage-trust-cio retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:53:29.125Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Sandgate Heritage Trust CIO is a registered charity (number 287281) 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; recreation. Its latest reported income was £20,596 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Sandgate Heritage Trust CIO? Registered charity number 287281 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 51 Sandgate High Street Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £20,596 Website [www.sandgatesociety.com](http://www.sandgatesociety.com/) ## What does Sandgate Heritage Trust CIO do? Provision of Community recreational space and maintenance of listed building. ## What causes is Sandgate Heritage Trust CIO registered for? General Charitable PurposesEnvironment/conservation/heritageRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sandgate Heritage Trust CIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sandgate Heritage Trust CIO 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=sandgate-heritage-trust-cio&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.sandgatesociety.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Sandgate Heritage Trust CIO a legitimate charity? Yes. Sandgate Heritage Trust CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 287281) 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 Sandgate Heritage Trust CIO's charity number? Sandgate Heritage Trust CIO's charity number is 287281. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 287281? Search 287281 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 Sandgate Heritage Trust CIO do? Provision of Community recreational space and maintenance of listed building. Does Sandgate Heritage Trust CIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sandgate Heritage Trust CIO. 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 Sandgate Heritage Trust CIO? Sandgate Heritage Trust CIO's website is http://www.sandgatesociety.com — 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/287281).