--- title: "The Patricia and Donald Shepherd Charitable Trust — check charity number 272948 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Patricia and Donald Shepherd Charitable Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 272948. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 129 The Mount. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-patricia-and-donald-shepherd-charitable-trust retrieved: 2026-08-27T15:51:51.226Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Patricia and Donald Shepherd Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number 272948) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £343,826 (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 Patricia and Donald Shepherd Charitable Trust? Registered charity number 272948 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location 129 The Mount Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £343,826 ## What does The Patricia and Donald Shepherd Charitable Trust do? The policy of the trustees is to donate only to local charities or charities of which the trustees have close personal knowledge, interest or association of particularly those involving young people. Donations are not made to individuals (unless they are part of a group or organisation with charitable status) or local authorities. ## What causes is The Patricia and Donald Shepherd Charitable Trust registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Patricia and Donald Shepherd Charitable Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Patricia and Donald Shepherd 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-patricia-and-donald-shepherd-charitable-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Patricia and Donald Shepherd Charitable Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Patricia and Donald Shepherd Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 272948) 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 Patricia and Donald Shepherd Charitable Trust's charity number? The Patricia and Donald Shepherd Charitable Trust's charity number is 272948. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 272948? Search 272948 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 Patricia and Donald Shepherd Charitable Trust do? The policy of the trustees is to donate only to local charities or charities of which the trustees have close personal knowledge, interest or association of particularly those involving young people. Donations are not made to individuals (unless they are part of a group or organisation with charitable status) or local authorities. Does The Patricia and Donald Shepherd Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Patricia and Donald Shepherd 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 Patricia and Donald Shepherd Charitable Trust? The Patricia and Donald Shepherd Charitable 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/272948).