--- title: "The Sir John Gielgud Charitable Trust — check charity number 800045 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Sir John Gielgud Charitable Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 800045. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 1 Mitre Court Buildings. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-sir-john-gielgud-charitable-trust retrieved: 2026-08-28T05:19:33.503Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Sir John Gielgud Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number 800045) 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. Its latest reported income was £62,597 (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 Sir John Gielgud Charitable Trust? Registered charity number 800045 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location 1 Mitre Court Buildings Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £62,597 ## What does The Sir John Gielgud Charitable Trust do? The trustees principally grant bursaries to final year drama students who are suffering financial hardship and who are nominated by their respective drama schools.Please note that we do not accept private applications for funding. ## What causes is The Sir John Gielgud Charitable Trust registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Sir John Gielgud Charitable Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Sir John Gielgud 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-sir-john-gielgud-charitable-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Sir John Gielgud Charitable Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Sir John Gielgud Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 800045) 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 Sir John Gielgud Charitable Trust's charity number? The Sir John Gielgud Charitable Trust's charity number is 800045. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 800045? Search 800045 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 Sir John Gielgud Charitable Trust do? The trustees principally grant bursaries to final year drama students who are suffering financial hardship and who are nominated by their respective drama schools.Please note that we do not accept private applications for funding. Does The Sir John Gielgud Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Sir John Gielgud 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 Sir John Gielgud Charitable Trust? The Sir John Gielgud 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/800045).