--- title: "The Eric Thomas Trust — check charity number 701242 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Eric Thomas Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 701242. Education/training charity based in County Hall. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-eric-thomas-trust retrieved: 2026-08-25T12:03:38.131Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Eric Thomas Trust is a registered charity (number 701242) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £3,141 (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 Eric Thomas Trust? Registered charity number 701242 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location County Hall Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £3,141 ## What does The Eric Thomas Trust do? To provide assistance to pupils of Fishguard County Secondary School who would not otherwise be able to participate in extra curriculum activities. Remaining income to purchase equipment not normally provided by the local education authority. ## What causes is The Eric Thomas Trust registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Eric Thomas Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Eric Thomas 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-eric-thomas-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Eric Thomas Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Eric Thomas Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 701242) 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 Thomas Trust's charity number? The Eric Thomas Trust's charity number is 701242. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 701242? Search 701242 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 Thomas Trust do? To provide assistance to pupils of Fishguard County Secondary School who would not otherwise be able to participate in extra curriculum activities. Remaining income to purchase equipment not normally provided by the local education authority. Does The Eric Thomas Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Eric Thomas 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 Thomas Trust? The Eric Thomas 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/701242).