--- title: "The Bishoftu Trust — check charity number 282457 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Bishoftu Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 282457. Overseas Aid/famine Relief charity based in Carshalton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-bishoftu-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T06:00:10.646Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Bishoftu Trust is a registered charity (number 282457) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: overseas aid/famine relief; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £3,634 (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 Bishoftu Trust? Registered charity number 282457 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Carshalton Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £3,634 ## What does The Bishoftu Trust do? Provide funds to help church and missionary organisations share the good news that God has provided the opportunity for all of us to be forgiven and have our relationship with God restored because Jesus died in our place. ## What causes is The Bishoftu Trust registered for? Overseas Aid/famine ReliefReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Bishoftu Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Bishoftu 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-bishoftu-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Bishoftu Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Bishoftu Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 282457) 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 Bishoftu Trust's charity number? The Bishoftu Trust's charity number is 282457. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 282457? Search 282457 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 Bishoftu Trust do? Provide funds to help church and missionary organisations share the good news that God has provided the opportunity for all of us to be forgiven and have our relationship with God restored because Jesus died in our place. Does The Bishoftu Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Bishoftu 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 Bishoftu Trust? The Bishoftu 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/282457).