--- title: "The K Blundell Trust — check charity number 296487 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The K Blundell Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 296487. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in 24 Bedford Row. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-k-blundell-trust retrieved: 2026-08-26T15:08:50.624Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The K Blundell Trust is a registered charity (number 296487) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £17,589 (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 K Blundell Trust? Registered charity number 296487 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location 24 Bedford Row Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £17,589 Website [www.societyofauthors.org](http://www.societyofauthors.org/) ## What does The K Blundell Trust do? The Trust gives grants to published writers under 40 to assist with research and other costs. ## What causes is The K Blundell Trust registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The K Blundell Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The K Blundell 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-k-blundell-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.societyofauthors.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The K Blundell Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The K Blundell Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 296487) 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 K Blundell Trust's charity number? The K Blundell Trust's charity number is 296487. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 296487? Search 296487 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 K Blundell Trust do? The Trust gives grants to published writers under 40 to assist with research and other costs. Does The K Blundell Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The K Blundell 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 K Blundell Trust? The K Blundell Trust's website is http://www.societyofauthors.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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/296487).