--- title: "The Shed Trust — check charity number 1097973 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Shed Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1097973. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Ardens Grafton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-shed-trust retrieved: 2026-08-28T04:03:51.270Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Shed Trust is a registered charity (number 1097973) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the advancement of health or saving of lives; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £961 (year ending 2025-05-31). 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 Shed Trust? Registered charity number 1097973 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Ardens Grafton Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31) £961 ## What does The Shed Trust do? We rarely, if ever, make donations to charities or individuals who contact us unsolicited. So please save your printing and postage costs and don't send any to us. ## What causes is The Shed Trust registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Shed Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Shed 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-shed-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Shed Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Shed Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1097973) 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 Shed Trust's charity number? The Shed Trust's charity number is 1097973. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1097973? Search 1097973 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 Shed Trust do? We rarely, if ever, make donations to charities or individuals who contact us unsolicited. So please save your printing and postage costs and don't send any to us. Does The Shed Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Shed 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 Shed Trust? The Shed 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/1097973).