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title: "The Michael Sedgwick Memorial Trust — check charity number 290841 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Michael Sedgwick Memorial Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 290841. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Church Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-michael-sedgwick-memorial-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-26T23:50:37.422Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Michael Sedgwick Memorial Trust is a registered charity (number 290841) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £1,948 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Michael Sedgwick Memorial Trust?

Registered charity number

290841

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Trust

Location

Church Road

Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)

£1,948

Website

[www.michaelsedgwicktrust.co.uk](http://www.michaelsedgwicktrust.co.uk/)

## What does The Michael Sedgwick Memorial Trust do?

Helping publish (in all forms) new research into motoring history.

## What causes is The Michael Sedgwick Memorial Trust registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/scienceOther Charitable Purposes

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Michael Sedgwick Memorial Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Michael Sedgwick Memorial 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?

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[Visit charity website](http://www.michaelsedgwicktrust.co.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is The Michael Sedgwick Memorial Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Michael Sedgwick Memorial Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 290841) 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 Michael Sedgwick Memorial Trust's charity number?

The Michael Sedgwick Memorial Trust's charity number is 290841. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 290841?

Search 290841 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 Michael Sedgwick Memorial Trust do?

Helping publish (in all forms) new research into motoring history.

Does The Michael Sedgwick Memorial Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Michael Sedgwick Memorial 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 Michael Sedgwick Memorial Trust?

The Michael Sedgwick Memorial Trust's website is http://www.michaelsedgwicktrust.co.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](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/290841).