--- title: "The Sheldon Trust — check charity number 242328 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Sheldon Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 242328. Education/training charity based in 6 Trull Farm Buildings. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-sheldon-trust retrieved: 2026-08-28T04:02:57.448Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Sheldon Trust is a registered charity (number 242328) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £234,891 (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 Trust? Registered charity number 242328 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location 6 Trull Farm Buildings Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £234,891 Website [www.thesheldontrust.org](http://www.thesheldontrust.org/) ## What does The Sheldon Trust do? To relieve poverty and distress in society concentrating on community projects and special needs groups in the West Midlands area. Nationally, Youth Development projects for young people 16 to 25 years, especially those who are NEET. Small grants for Holidays for the disadvantaged from the West Midlands and Greater London. Grants are made to registered charities and charitable organisations only. ## What causes is The Sheldon Trust registered for? Education/trainingDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Sheldon Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Sheldon 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-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.thesheldontrust.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Sheldon Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Sheldon Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 242328) 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 Trust's charity number? The Sheldon Trust's charity number is 242328. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 242328? Search 242328 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 Trust do? To relieve poverty and distress in society concentrating on community projects and special needs groups in the West Midlands area. Nationally, Youth Development projects for young people 16 to 25 years, especially those who are NEET. Small grants for Holidays for the disadvantaged from the West Midlands and Greater London. Grants are made to registered charities and charitable organisations only. Does The Sheldon Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Sheldon 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 Trust? The Sheldon Trust's website is http://www.thesheldontrust.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/242328).