--- title: "The Spencer Charitable Trust — check charity number 326698 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Spencer Charitable Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 326698. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Sheffield. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-spencer-charitable-trust retrieved: 2026-08-28T06:18:53.441Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Spencer Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number 326698) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £115,745 (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 Spencer Charitable Trust? Registered charity number 326698 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Sheffield Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £115,745 ## What does The Spencer Charitable Trust do? The SCT addresses social inequality and poverty. We create grants with agencies and projects that provide shelter and material assistance, improve social mobility, and fight prejudice. The SCT focus is on rights and welfare of: women, children / young adults, the mentally ill, ethnic communities and the homeless. It is also an aim to empower through encouraging access to education and the arts. ## What causes is The Spencer Charitable Trust registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Spencer Charitable Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Spencer 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-spencer-charitable-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Spencer Charitable Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Spencer Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 326698) 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 Spencer Charitable Trust's charity number? The Spencer Charitable Trust's charity number is 326698. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 326698? Search 326698 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 Spencer Charitable Trust do? The SCT addresses social inequality and poverty. We create grants with agencies and projects that provide shelter and material assistance, improve social mobility, and fight prejudice. The SCT focus is on rights and welfare of: women, children / young adults, the mentally ill, ethnic communities and the homeless. It is also an aim to empower through encouraging access to education and the arts. Does The Spencer Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Spencer 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 Spencer Charitable Trust? The Spencer 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/326698).