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Registered charity · No. 284155TrustBeckenham

The Matheson Trust

The Matheson Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, religious activities, based in Beckenham.

Quick answer

The Matheson Trust is a registered charity (number 284155) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £8,875 (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 Matheson Trust?

Registered charity number
284155
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Trust
Location
Beckenham
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£8,875

What does The Matheson Trust do?

Regular fortnightly discussion groups in relation to the study of comparative religion including the great metaphysical and religious traditions of the world; publication of academic works in relation to the above; maintenance of a free online library of multimedia resources for the study of comparative religion with a global reach; organising public events to educate the public on interfaith.

What causes is The Matheson Trust registered for?

Education/trainingReligious Activities

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

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Matheson 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 Matheson Trust a legitimate charity?
Yes. The Matheson Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 284155) 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 Matheson Trust's charity number?
The Matheson Trust's charity number is 284155. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 284155?
Search 284155 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 Matheson Trust do?
Regular fortnightly discussion groups in relation to the study of comparative religion including the great metaphysical and religious traditions of the world; publication of academic works in relation to the above; maintenance of a free online library of multimedia resources for the study of comparative religion with a global reach; organising public events to educate the public on interfaith.
Does The Matheson Trust have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Matheson 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 Matheson Trust?
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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.