--- title: "The Maingot Charitable Trust — check charity number 284017 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Maingot Charitable Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 284017. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Richmond. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-maingot-charitable-trust retrieved: 2026-08-26T21:06:10.072Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Maingot Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number 284017) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the prevention or relief of poverty; accommodation/housing. Its latest reported income was £50,434 (year ending 2024-10-30). 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 Maingot Charitable Trust? Registered charity number 284017 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Richmond Latest income (year ending 2024-10-30) £50,434 ## What does The Maingot Charitable Trust do? The main activity of the Trust is to provide support for those who are socially and economically underprivileged and disadvantaged - in particular refugees, asylum seekers, victims of trafficking, people in prison, those with physical and/or mental health issues. ## What causes is The Maingot Charitable Trust registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyAccommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Maingot Charitable Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Maingot 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-maingot-charitable-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Maingot Charitable Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Maingot Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 284017) 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 Maingot Charitable Trust's charity number? The Maingot Charitable Trust's charity number is 284017. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 284017? Search 284017 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 Maingot Charitable Trust do? The main activity of the Trust is to provide support for those who are socially and economically underprivileged and disadvantaged - in particular refugees, asylum seekers, victims of trafficking, people in prison, those with physical and/or mental health issues. Does The Maingot Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Maingot 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 Maingot Charitable Trust? The Maingot 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/284017).