--- title: "The Norman Family Charitable Trust — check charity number 277616 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Norman Family Charitable Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 277616. General Charitable Purposes charity based in South Farm Court. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-norman-family-charitable-trust retrieved: 2026-08-27T03:51:00.249Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Norman Family Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number 277616) 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 £438,409 (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 Norman Family Charitable Trust? Registered charity number 277616 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location South Farm Court Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £438,409 Website [www.nfct.org](http://www.nfct.org/) ## What does The Norman Family Charitable Trust do? The Norman Family Charitable Trust is a grant making charity. Grants are given at the Trustees' discretion to any charitable causes within the South West with preference for Devon, Cornwall and Somerset. No grants are given to charities which involve using live animals for research or experimental purposes, to overseas projects, or for the maintenance of buildings used for religious purposes. ## What causes is The Norman Family Charitable Trust registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Norman Family Charitable Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Norman Family 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-norman-family-charitable-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.nfct.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Norman Family Charitable Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Norman Family Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 277616) 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 Norman Family Charitable Trust's charity number? The Norman Family Charitable Trust's charity number is 277616. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 277616? Search 277616 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 Norman Family Charitable Trust do? The Norman Family Charitable Trust is a grant making charity. Grants are given at the Trustees' discretion to any charitable causes within the South West with preference for Devon, Cornwall and Somerset. No grants are given to charities which involve using live animals for research or experimental purposes, to overseas projects, or for the maintenance of buildings used for religious purposes. Does The Norman Family Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Norman Family 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 Norman Family Charitable Trust? The Norman Family Charitable Trust's website is http://www.nfct.org — 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/277616).