--- title: "The John Thomas Matthews Trust — check charity number 228611 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The John Thomas Matthews Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 228611. Accommodation/housing charity based in Wheal Whidden. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-john-thomas-matthews-trust retrieved: 2026-08-26T14:21:58.800Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The John Thomas Matthews Trust is a registered charity (number 228611) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: accommodation/housing. Its latest reported income was £23,355 (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 Thomas Matthews Trust? Registered charity number 228611 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Wheal Whidden Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £23,355 ## What does The John Thomas Matthews Trust do? The charity owns almshouses to provide accommodation for people in need at or near retiring age. ## What causes is The John Thomas Matthews Trust registered for? Accommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The John Thomas Matthews Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The John Thomas Matthews 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-thomas-matthews-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The John Thomas Matthews Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The John Thomas Matthews Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 228611) 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 Thomas Matthews Trust's charity number? The John Thomas Matthews Trust's charity number is 228611. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 228611? Search 228611 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 Thomas Matthews Trust do? The charity owns almshouses to provide accommodation for people in need at or near retiring age. Does The John Thomas Matthews Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The John Thomas Matthews 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 Thomas Matthews Trust? The John Thomas Matthews 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/228611).