--- title: "St Laurence Relief in Need Trust — check charity number 205043 | CharityCompare" description: "Is St Laurence Relief in Need Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 205043. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in 26 Queen Victoria Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/st-laurence-relief-in-need-trust retrieved: 2026-08-25T14:31:51.835Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer St Laurence Relief in Need Trust is a registered charity (number 205043) 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 £62,338 (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 St Laurence Relief in Need Trust? Registered charity number 205043 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 26 Queen Victoria Street Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £62,338 ## What does St Laurence Relief in Need Trust do? The net yearly income is applied in relieving persons resident in the area of the Ancient Parish of St. Laurence, Reading, who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress. If the said yearly income is not required for application as above the Trustees may apply the same in like manner in relieving persons resident in the County Borough of Reading, who are in the same circumstances. ## What causes is St Laurence Relief in Need Trust registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for St Laurence Relief in Need Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. St Laurence Relief in Need 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=st-laurence-relief-in-need-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is St Laurence Relief in Need Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. St Laurence Relief in Need Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 205043) 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 St Laurence Relief in Need Trust's charity number? St Laurence Relief in Need Trust's charity number is 205043. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 205043? Search 205043 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 St Laurence Relief in Need Trust do? The net yearly income is applied in relieving persons resident in the area of the Ancient Parish of St. Laurence, Reading, who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress. If the said yearly income is not required for application as above the Trustees may apply the same in like manner in relieving persons resident in the County Borough of Reading, who are in the same circumstances. Does St Laurence Relief in Need Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for St Laurence Relief in Need 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 St Laurence Relief in Need Trust? St Laurence Relief in Need 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/205043).