--- title: "The John Sumner Trust (Otherwise Known As Sir John Sumner's Trust) — check charity number 218620 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The John Sumner Trust (Otherwise Known As Sir John Sumner's Trust) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 218620. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Sir John Sumners Trust. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-john-sumner-trust-otherwise-known-as-sir-john-sumner-s-trust retrieved: 2026-08-26T14:25:08.329Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The John Sumner Trust (Otherwise Known As Sir John Sumner's Trust) is a registered charity (number 218620) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £27,565 (year ending 2025-02-25). 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 Sumner Trust (Otherwise Known As Sir John Sumner's Trust)? Registered charity number 218620 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Sir John Sumners Trust Latest income (year ending 2025-02-25) £27,565 ## What does The John Sumner Trust (Otherwise Known As Sir John Sumner's Trust) do? The object of the Charity is especially for works and objects of health,philanthropy,public utility,education,literature,art,archeology and research(other than experiments involving animal suffering),animal welfare,armed forces charities ## What causes is The John Sumner Trust (Otherwise Known As Sir John Sumner's Trust) registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The John Sumner Trust (Otherwise Known As Sir John Sumner's Trust) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The John Sumner Trust (Otherwise Known As Sir John Sumner's 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-sumner-trust-otherwise-known-as-sir-john-sumner-s-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The John Sumner Trust (Otherwise Known As Sir John Sumner's Trust) a legitimate charity? Yes. The John Sumner Trust (Otherwise Known As Sir John Sumner's Trust) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 218620) 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 Sumner Trust (Otherwise Known As Sir John Sumner's Trust)'s charity number? The John Sumner Trust (Otherwise Known As Sir John Sumner's Trust)'s charity number is 218620. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 218620? Search 218620 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 Sumner Trust (Otherwise Known As Sir John Sumner's Trust) do? The object of the Charity is especially for works and objects of health,philanthropy,public utility,education,literature,art,archeology and research(other than experiments involving animal suffering),animal welfare,armed forces charities Does The John Sumner Trust (Otherwise Known As Sir John Sumner's Trust) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The John Sumner Trust (Otherwise Known As Sir John Sumner's 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 Sumner Trust (Otherwise Known As Sir John Sumner's Trust)? The John Sumner Trust (Otherwise Known As Sir John Sumner's 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/218620).