--- title: "The Nancy Derbyshire Trust — check charity number 237996 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Nancy Derbyshire Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 237996. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in 2-8 Wellington Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-nancy-derbyshire-trust retrieved: 2026-08-27T02:19:10.961Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Nancy Derbyshire Trust is a registered charity (number 237996) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; accommodation/housing. Its latest reported income was £37,731 (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 Nancy Derbyshire Trust? Registered charity number 237996 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 2-8 Wellington Street Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £37,731 ## What does The Nancy Derbyshire Trust do? The trust owns six almshouses at St Silas Road, Blackburn, where it provides accommodation for the elderly residents. The trust has more recently acquired one additional property which is a flat at Fairhope Court Blackburn which was transferred to it from another Charity pursuant to an order of the Charity Commission and a resident has now been appointed to occupy this flat. ## What causes is The Nancy Derbyshire Trust registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyAccommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Nancy Derbyshire Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Nancy Derbyshire 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-nancy-derbyshire-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Nancy Derbyshire Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Nancy Derbyshire Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 237996) 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 Nancy Derbyshire Trust's charity number? The Nancy Derbyshire Trust's charity number is 237996. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 237996? Search 237996 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 Nancy Derbyshire Trust do? The trust owns six almshouses at St Silas Road, Blackburn, where it provides accommodation for the elderly residents. The trust has more recently acquired one additional property which is a flat at Fairhope Court Blackburn which was transferred to it from another Charity pursuant to an order of the Charity Commission and a resident has now been appointed to occupy this flat. Does The Nancy Derbyshire Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Nancy Derbyshire 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 Nancy Derbyshire Trust? The Nancy Derbyshire 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/237996).