--- title: "The Bishopstone Trust — check charity number 277850 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Bishopstone Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 277850. Accommodation/housing charity based in Tunbridge Wells. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-bishopstone-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T05:59:38.863Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Bishopstone Trust is a registered charity (number 277850) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: accommodation/housing. Its latest reported income was £15,600 (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 Bishopstone Trust? Registered charity number 277850 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Tunbridge Wells Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £15,600 ## What does The Bishopstone Trust do? The provision and maintenance of low cost housing in particular for those involved in local christian ministry work. ## What causes is The Bishopstone Trust registered for? Accommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Bishopstone Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Bishopstone 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-bishopstone-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Bishopstone Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Bishopstone Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 277850) 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 Bishopstone Trust's charity number? The Bishopstone Trust's charity number is 277850. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 277850? Search 277850 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 Bishopstone Trust do? The provision and maintenance of low cost housing in particular for those involved in local christian ministry work. Does The Bishopstone Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Bishopstone 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 Bishopstone Trust? The Bishopstone 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/277850).