--- title: "The Manifold Charitable Trust — check charity number 229501 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Manifold Charitable Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 229501. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Esher. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-manifold-charitable-trust retrieved: 2026-08-26T21:51:26.906Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Manifold Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number 229501) 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; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £844,120 (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 Manifold Charitable Trust? Registered charity number 229501 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Esher Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £844,120 ## What does The Manifold Charitable Trust do? The purpose of the Charity is to make grants to such charitable causes as the Trustee sees fit. Grants are made only to other charities and it has been the practice to consider applications periodically throughout the year. Since 31 January 2013 the Trustee no longer considers unsolicited applications from third parties. ## What causes is The Manifold Charitable Trust registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Manifold Charitable Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Manifold 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-manifold-charitable-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Manifold Charitable Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Manifold Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 229501) 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 Manifold Charitable Trust's charity number? The Manifold Charitable Trust's charity number is 229501. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 229501? Search 229501 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 Manifold Charitable Trust do? The purpose of the Charity is to make grants to such charitable causes as the Trustee sees fit. Grants are made only to other charities and it has been the practice to consider applications periodically throughout the year. Since 31 January 2013 the Trustee no longer considers unsolicited applications from third parties. Does The Manifold Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Manifold 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 Manifold Charitable Trust? The Manifold 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/229501).