--- title: "The Mayo Trust — check charity number 261592 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Mayo Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 261592. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Welwyn. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-mayo-trust retrieved: 2026-08-26T22:26:09.336Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Mayo Trust is a registered charity (number 261592) 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; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £364 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Mayo Trust? Registered charity number 261592 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Welwyn Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £364 ## What does The Mayo Trust do? Donations for assisting religious, educational, health research, and children's causes, plus disaster and poverty relief ## What causes is The Mayo Trust registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Mayo Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Mayo 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-mayo-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Mayo Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Mayo Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 261592) 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 Mayo Trust's charity number? The Mayo Trust's charity number is 261592. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 261592? Search 261592 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 Mayo Trust do? Donations for assisting religious, educational, health research, and children's causes, plus disaster and poverty relief Does The Mayo Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Mayo 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 Mayo Trust? The Mayo 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/261592).