--- title: "The Geoffrey Burton Charitable Trust — check charity number 290854 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Geoffrey Burton Charitable Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 290854. Education/training charity based in Needham Market. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-geoffrey-burton-charitable-trust retrieved: 2026-08-26T00:22:37.203Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Geoffrey Burton Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number 290854) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; amateur sport; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £27,419 (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 Geoffrey Burton Charitable Trust? Registered charity number 290854 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Needham Market Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £27,419 ## What does The Geoffrey Burton Charitable Trust do? Grants are made to other charities or voluntary organisations the majority of which are in Suffolk.There is an emphasis on the Needham Market area and the environment. ## What causes is The Geoffrey Burton Charitable Trust registered for? Education/trainingAmateur SportEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Geoffrey Burton Charitable Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Geoffrey Burton 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) ## 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-geoffrey-burton-charitable-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Geoffrey Burton Charitable Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Geoffrey Burton Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 290854) 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 Geoffrey Burton Charitable Trust's charity number? The Geoffrey Burton Charitable Trust's charity number is 290854. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 290854? Search 290854 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 Geoffrey Burton Charitable Trust do? Grants are made to other charities or voluntary organisations the majority of which are in Suffolk.There is an emphasis on the Needham Market area and the environment. Does The Geoffrey Burton Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Geoffrey Burton 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 Geoffrey Burton Charitable Trust? The Geoffrey Burton 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/290854).