---
title: "The Gladstone Trust — check charity number 277580 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Gladstone Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 277580. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Whitwell. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-gladstone-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-26T01:23:25.531Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Gladstone Trust is a registered charity (number 277580) 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 £3,200 (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 Gladstone Trust?

Registered charity number

277580

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Trust

Location

Whitwell

Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05)

£3,200

## What does The Gladstone Trust do?

GeneralGeneral interest .Sheffield preferred.

## What causes is The Gladstone Trust registered for?

General Charitable Purposes

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Gladstone Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Gladstone 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-gladstone-trust&type=claim)

## Frequently asked questions

Is The Gladstone Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Gladstone Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 277580) 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 Gladstone Trust's charity number?

The Gladstone Trust's charity number is 277580. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 277580?

Search 277580 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 Gladstone Trust do?

GeneralGeneral interest .Sheffield preferred.

Does The Gladstone Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Gladstone 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 Gladstone Trust?

The Gladstone 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/277580).