--- title: "Sleaford Caring Trust — check charity number 1148040 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Sleaford Caring Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1148040. General Charitable Purposes charity based in New Life Centre. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sleaford-caring-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T22:00:48.719Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Sleaford Caring Trust is a registered charity (number 1148040) 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 £16,942 (year ending 2026-03-31). 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 Sleaford Caring Trust? Registered charity number 1148040 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location New Life Centre Latest income (year ending 2026-03-31) £16,942 Website [www.evergreensleaford.org.uk](http://www.evergreensleaford.org.uk/) ## What does Sleaford Caring Trust do? The Befriending Scheme provides simple genuine friendships for those aged 70 or over from committed and caring people willing to give an hour or so a week to their befriendee. The charity responds to the high demand for community-based opportunities for social contact amongst older people so as to reduce and prevent the isolation experienced by many people as they grow into old age. ## What causes is Sleaford Caring Trust registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sleaford Caring Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sleaford Caring 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=sleaford-caring-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.evergreensleaford.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Sleaford Caring Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Sleaford Caring Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1148040) 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 Sleaford Caring Trust's charity number? Sleaford Caring Trust's charity number is 1148040. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1148040? Search 1148040 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 Sleaford Caring Trust do? The Befriending Scheme provides simple genuine friendships for those aged 70 or over from committed and caring people willing to give an hour or so a week to their befriendee. The charity responds to the high demand for community-based opportunities for social contact amongst older people so as to reduce and prevent the isolation experienced by many people as they grow into old age. Does Sleaford Caring Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sleaford Caring 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 Sleaford Caring Trust? Sleaford Caring Trust's website is http://www.evergreensleaford.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/1148040).