--- title: "The Sheldon Hutchinson Trust — check charity number 504477 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Sheldon Hutchinson Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 504477. Education/training charity based in York Minster. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-sheldon-hutchinson-trust retrieved: 2026-08-28T04:06:33.269Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Sheldon Hutchinson Trust is a registered charity (number 504477) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £3,325 (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 Sheldon Hutchinson Trust? Registered charity number 504477 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location York Minster Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £3,325 ## What does The Sheldon Hutchinson Trust do? Each year the charity makes a substantial grant amounting to all its income to the library of York Minster for the purchase of books on theology and church histroy. ## What causes is The Sheldon Hutchinson Trust registered for? Education/trainingReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Sheldon Hutchinson Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Sheldon Hutchinson 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-sheldon-hutchinson-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Sheldon Hutchinson Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Sheldon Hutchinson Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 504477) 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 Sheldon Hutchinson Trust's charity number? The Sheldon Hutchinson Trust's charity number is 504477. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 504477? Search 504477 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 Sheldon Hutchinson Trust do? Each year the charity makes a substantial grant amounting to all its income to the library of York Minster for the purchase of books on theology and church histroy. Does The Sheldon Hutchinson Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Sheldon Hutchinson 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 Sheldon Hutchinson Trust? The Sheldon Hutchinson 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/504477).