--- title: "The Amherst Trust — check charity number 281119 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Amherst Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 281119. Education/training charity based in Poynton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-amherst-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T15:39:19.174Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Amherst Trust is a registered charity (number 281119) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £3,480 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 The Amherst Trust? Registered charity number 281119 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Poynton Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £3,480 ## What does The Amherst Trust do? Support of Abiah in their PEPE (Pre-school) work in the Favelas (slums) of Brazil and mission areas of South America and Africa. ## What causes is The Amherst Trust registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Amherst Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Amherst 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=the-amherst-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Amherst Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Amherst Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 281119) 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 The Amherst Trust's charity number? The Amherst Trust's charity number is 281119. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 281119? Search 281119 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 The Amherst Trust do? Support of Abiah in their PEPE (Pre-school) work in the Favelas (slums) of Brazil and mission areas of South America and Africa. Does The Amherst Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Amherst 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 The Amherst Trust? The Amherst 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/281119).