--- title: "The Kennedy Leigh Charitable Trust — check charity number 288293 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Kennedy Leigh Charitable Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 288293. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 853 Finchley Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-kennedy-leigh-charitable-trust retrieved: 2026-08-26T15:09:28.098Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Kennedy Leigh Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number 288293) 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 £689,925 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Kennedy Leigh Charitable Trust? Registered charity number 288293 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location 853 Finchley Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £689,925 ## What does The Kennedy Leigh Charitable Trust do? The Trust supports projects and causes which will improve and enrich the lives of all parts of society. It expects to become involved in a wide range of activities, able to provide several forms of support and will consider the funding of capital projects, and running costs. It is non-political and non-religious in nature. ## What causes is The Kennedy Leigh Charitable Trust registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Kennedy Leigh Charitable Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Kennedy Leigh Charitable 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-kennedy-leigh-charitable-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Kennedy Leigh Charitable Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Kennedy Leigh Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 288293) 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 Kennedy Leigh Charitable Trust's charity number? The Kennedy Leigh Charitable Trust's charity number is 288293. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 288293? Search 288293 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 Kennedy Leigh Charitable Trust do? The Trust supports projects and causes which will improve and enrich the lives of all parts of society. It expects to become involved in a wide range of activities, able to provide several forms of support and will consider the funding of capital projects, and running costs. It is non-political and non-religious in nature. Does The Kennedy Leigh Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Kennedy Leigh Charitable 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 Kennedy Leigh Charitable Trust? The Kennedy Leigh Charitable 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/288293).