--- title: "The John and Eliza Bourne Trust — check charity number 240255 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The John and Eliza Bourne Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 240255. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Ellerdine. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-john-and-eliza-bourne-trust retrieved: 2026-08-26T13:42:24.866Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The John and Eliza Bourne Trust is a registered charity (number 240255) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £1,505 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 John and Eliza Bourne Trust? Registered charity number 240255 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Ellerdine Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £1,505 ## What does The John and Eliza Bourne Trust do? This charity operates within the ecclesiastical parish boundary of All Hallows, Rowton ## What causes is The John and Eliza Bourne Trust registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The John and Eliza Bourne Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The John and Eliza Bourne 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-john-and-eliza-bourne-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The John and Eliza Bourne Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The John and Eliza Bourne Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 240255) 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 John and Eliza Bourne Trust's charity number? The John and Eliza Bourne Trust's charity number is 240255. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 240255? Search 240255 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 John and Eliza Bourne Trust do? This charity operates within the ecclesiastical parish boundary of All Hallows, Rowton Does The John and Eliza Bourne Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The John and Eliza Bourne 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 John and Eliza Bourne Trust? The John and Eliza Bourne 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/240255).