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Registered charity · No. 278615TrustThe Orchard

The Longley Trust

The Longley Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales working in general charitable purposes, based in The Orchard.

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The Longley Trust is a registered charity (number 278615) 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 £12,014 (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 Longley Trust?

Registered charity number
278615
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Trust
Location
The Orchard
Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)
£12,014

What does The Longley Trust do?

The Trustees prefer to make donations to smaller, local charitable causes and place applicants in an order of priority as follows:a) Local, principally Crawley basedb) Sussexc) National Charities which generally are supported only through their local fund raising efforts under the above categories.

What causes is The Longley Trust registered for?

General Charitable Purposes

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Longley Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Longley 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Longley Trust a legitimate charity?
Yes. The Longley Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 278615) 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 Longley Trust's charity number?
The Longley Trust's charity number is 278615. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 278615?
Search 278615 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 Longley Trust do?
The Trustees prefer to make donations to smaller, local charitable causes and place applicants in an order of priority as follows:a) Local, principally Crawley basedb) Sussexc) National Charities which generally are supported only through their local fund raising efforts under the above categories.
Does The Longley Trust have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Longley 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 Longley Trust?
The Longley Trust's website is http://longleytrust.org.uk — 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.