--- title: "The Sonning Trust — check charity number 263138 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Sonning Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 263138. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in Southampton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-sonning-trust retrieved: 2026-08-28T05:49:18.064Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Sonning Trust is a registered charity (number 263138) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives; the prevention or relief of poverty; overseas aid/famine relief. Its latest reported income was £14,556 (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 Sonning Trust? Registered charity number 263138 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Southampton Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £14,556 ## What does The Sonning Trust do? The charity is mainly involved with giving donations to other UK organisations who give donations to individuals and organisations operating overseas including Eastern Europe, Africa and India for the relief of poverty and the advancement of Christianity. This includes helping with such things as housing, heating and feeding schemes and medical bills including special diets. ## What causes is The Sonning Trust registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyOverseas Aid/famine Relief ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Sonning Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Sonning 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-sonning-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Sonning Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Sonning Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 263138) 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 Sonning Trust's charity number? The Sonning Trust's charity number is 263138. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 263138? Search 263138 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 Sonning Trust do? The charity is mainly involved with giving donations to other UK organisations who give donations to individuals and organisations operating overseas including Eastern Europe, Africa and India for the relief of poverty and the advancement of Christianity. This includes helping with such things as housing, heating and feeding schemes and medical bills including special diets. Does The Sonning Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Sonning 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 Sonning Trust? The Sonning 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/263138).