--- title: "The Carrie Trust — check charity number 286295 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Carrie Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 286295. Overseas Aid/famine Relief charity based in Silsoe. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-carrie-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T18:00:07.374Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Carrie Trust is a registered charity (number 286295) 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; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £9,089 (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 Carrie Trust? Registered charity number 286295 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Silsoe Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £9,089 ## What does The Carrie Trust do? I support individuals and organisations who work in religious, philanthropic, or in the voluntary sector to improve the lives of others less fortunate ## What causes is The Carrie Trust registered for? Overseas Aid/famine ReliefReligious ActivitiesEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Carrie Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Carrie 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-carrie-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Carrie Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Carrie Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 286295) 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 Carrie Trust's charity number? The Carrie Trust's charity number is 286295. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 286295? Search 286295 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 Carrie Trust do? I support individuals and organisations who work in religious, philanthropic, or in the voluntary sector to improve the lives of others less fortunate Does The Carrie Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Carrie 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 Carrie Trust? The Carrie 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/286295).