--- title: "The Sow-Light Trust — check charity number 283925 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Sow-Light Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 283925. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Ilford. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-sow-light-trust retrieved: 2026-08-28T05:54:05.430Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Sow-Light Trust is a registered charity (number 283925) 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; accommodation/housing. 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 Sow-Light Trust? Registered charity number 283925 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Ilford ## What does The Sow-Light Trust do? The charity offers support and works with young people and adults who are in prison. We aim to provide both spiritual, moral support to effect changs in their lifes that they can lead a normal one, once released and back in the comminity amongst their friends and family. ## What causes is The Sow-Light Trust registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingAccommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Sow-Light Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Sow-Light 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-sow-light-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Sow-Light Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Sow-Light Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 283925) 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 Sow-Light Trust's charity number? The Sow-Light Trust's charity number is 283925. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 283925? Search 283925 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 Sow-Light Trust do? The charity offers support and works with young people and adults who are in prison. We aim to provide both spiritual, moral support to effect changs in their lifes that they can lead a normal one, once released and back in the comminity amongst their friends and family. Does The Sow-Light Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Sow-Light 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 Sow-Light Trust? The Sow-Light 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/283925).