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title: "The Eric Charles Charitable Trust — check charity number 280403 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Eric Charles Charitable Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 280403. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Bushey. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-eric-charles-charitable-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-25T12:04:03.588Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Eric Charles Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number 280403) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. 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 Eric Charles Charitable Trust?

Registered charity number

280403

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Trust

Location

Bushey

## What does The Eric Charles Charitable Trust do?

Makes grants to organisations for general charitable purposes.

## What causes is The Eric Charles Charitable Trust registered for?

General Charitable Purposes

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Eric Charles Charitable Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Eric Charles Charitable 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is The Eric Charles Charitable Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Eric Charles Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 280403) 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 Eric Charles Charitable Trust's charity number?

The Eric Charles Charitable Trust's charity number is 280403. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 280403?

Search 280403 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 Eric Charles Charitable Trust do?

Makes grants to organisations for general charitable purposes.

Does The Eric Charles Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Eric Charles Charitable 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 Eric Charles Charitable Trust?

The Eric Charles Charitable 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/280403).