--- title: "The Duke of Northumberland's Charity — check charity number 278584 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Duke of Northumberland's Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 278584. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Estates Office. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-duke-of-northumberland-s-charity retrieved: 2026-08-25T09:09:07.851Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Duke of Northumberland's Charity is a registered charity (number 278584) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £202,673 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 The Duke of Northumberland's Charity? Registered charity number 278584 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Estates Office Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £202,673 ## What does The Duke of Northumberland's Charity do? The income of the trust is applied by making such subscriptions to charitable organisations and bodies and such other applications for charitable purposes as the designated person (the 12th Duke of Northumberland) directs. The trustees can also (with the consent of the designated person) pay or transfer all or part of the capital to charitable organisations. ## What causes is The Duke of Northumberland's Charity registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Duke of Northumberland's Charity yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Duke of Northumberland's Charity 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-duke-of-northumberland-s-charity&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Duke of Northumberland's Charity a legitimate charity? Yes. The Duke of Northumberland's Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 278584) 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 Duke of Northumberland's Charity's charity number? The Duke of Northumberland's Charity's charity number is 278584. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 278584? Search 278584 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 Duke of Northumberland's Charity do? The income of the trust is applied by making such subscriptions to charitable organisations and bodies and such other applications for charitable purposes as the designated person (the 12th Duke of Northumberland) directs. The trustees can also (with the consent of the designated person) pay or transfer all or part of the capital to charitable organisations. Does The Duke of Northumberland's Charity have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Duke of Northumberland's Charity. 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 Duke of Northumberland's Charity? The Duke of Northumberland's Charity 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/278584).