--- title: "Sir John Priestman Charity Trust — check charity number 209397 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Sir John Priestman Charity Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 209397. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Sunderland. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sir-john-priestman-charity-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T15:05:49.384Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Sir John Priestman Charity Trust is a registered charity (number 209397) 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 £490,814 (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 Sir John Priestman Charity Trust? Registered charity number 209397 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Sunderland Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £490,814 ## What does Sir John Priestman Charity Trust do? The making of donations to any charitable institution for the benefit of any persons inhabitants of the county of durham and in particular of the county borough of sunderland. Building, maintaining and furnishing churches, mission halls and schools in the counties of durham and york.The relief,in necessitous circumunstances, of ministers of the church of england in the counties of durham and york. ## What causes is Sir John Priestman Charity Trust registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sir John Priestman Charity Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sir John Priestman Charity 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=sir-john-priestman-charity-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Sir John Priestman Charity Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Sir John Priestman Charity Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 209397) 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 Sir John Priestman Charity Trust's charity number? Sir John Priestman Charity Trust's charity number is 209397. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 209397? Search 209397 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 Sir John Priestman Charity Trust do? The making of donations to any charitable institution for the benefit of any persons inhabitants of the county of durham and in particular of the county borough of sunderland. Building, maintaining and furnishing churches, mission halls and schools in the counties of durham and york.The relief,in necessitous circumunstances, of ministers of the church of england in the counties of durham and york. Does Sir John Priestman Charity Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sir John Priestman Charity 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 Sir John Priestman Charity Trust? Sir John Priestman Charity 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/209397).