--- title: "The Lionel Abel-Smith Trust — check charity number 274879 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Lionel Abel-Smith Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 274879. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 32 High Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-lionel-abel-smith-trust retrieved: 2026-08-26T18:57:10.658Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Lionel Abel-Smith Trust is a registered charity (number 274879) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £281,350 (year ending 2024-11-30). 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 Lionel Abel-Smith Trust? Registered charity number 274879 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location 32 High Street Latest income (year ending 2024-11-30) £281,350 Website [www.wendovertrust.org](http://www.wendovertrust.org/) ## What does The Lionel Abel-Smith Trust do? Makes grants to individuals and organisations within the parish of Wendover, the Moor Park Estate and the houses to the right of Halton Lane from Moor Park up to Perch Bridge. ## What causes is The Lionel Abel-Smith Trust registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Lionel Abel-Smith Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Lionel Abel-Smith 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-lionel-abel-smith-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.wendovertrust.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Lionel Abel-Smith Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Lionel Abel-Smith Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 274879) 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 Lionel Abel-Smith Trust's charity number? The Lionel Abel-Smith Trust's charity number is 274879. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 274879? Search 274879 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 Lionel Abel-Smith Trust do? Makes grants to individuals and organisations within the parish of Wendover, the Moor Park Estate and the houses to the right of Halton Lane from Moor Park up to Perch Bridge. Does The Lionel Abel-Smith Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Lionel Abel-Smith 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 Lionel Abel-Smith Trust? The Lionel Abel-Smith Trust's website is http://www.wendovertrust.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/274879).