--- title: "The Preston Trust — check charity number 802988 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Preston Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 802988. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Church Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-preston-trust retrieved: 2026-08-27T18:25:01.072Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Preston Trust is a registered charity (number 802988) 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 prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £3,641 (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 Preston Trust? Registered charity number 802988 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Church Lane Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £3,641 ## What does The Preston Trust do? To improve, protect and preserve the village of Preston, Herts for the benefit of the villagers and visitors, to promote high standards of planning/architecture in the area of benefit, to secure the preservation of features of historic or public interest (incl. the village's history) and to support and promote any purpose for the benefit of villagers, in particular: children and senior citizens. ## What causes is The Preston Trust registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Preston Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Preston 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-preston-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Preston Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Preston Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 802988) 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 Preston Trust's charity number? The Preston Trust's charity number is 802988. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 802988? Search 802988 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 Preston Trust do? To improve, protect and preserve the village of Preston, Herts for the benefit of the villagers and visitors, to promote high standards of planning/architecture in the area of benefit, to secure the preservation of features of historic or public interest (incl. the village's history) and to support and promote any purpose for the benefit of villagers, in particular: children and senior citizens. Does The Preston Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Preston 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 Preston Trust? The Preston 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/802988).