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title: "The Sussex Police Charitable Trust — check charity number 257564 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Sussex Police Charitable Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 257564. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Malling House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-sussex-police-charitable-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-28T08:38:24.488Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Sussex Police Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number 257564) 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 £208,754 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Sussex Police Charitable Trust?

Registered charity number

257564

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Malling House

Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)

£208,754

Website

[www.sussex.police.uk/SPCT](http://www.sussex.police.uk/SPCT)

## What does The Sussex Police Charitable Trust do?

The charity provides assistance and support to members and retired members, including their partners and dependent family, who are in need and/or hardship and/or distress. Membership is open to Sussex police officers, staff, special constables and volunteers.

## What causes is The Sussex Police Charitable Trust registered for?

General Charitable Purposes

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Sussex Police Charitable Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Sussex Police 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.
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[Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-sussex-police-charitable-trust&type=claim)
[Visit charity website](http://www.sussex.police.uk/SPCT)

## Frequently asked questions

Is The Sussex Police Charitable Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Sussex Police Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 257564) 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 Sussex Police Charitable Trust's charity number?

The Sussex Police Charitable Trust's charity number is 257564. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 257564?

Search 257564 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 Sussex Police Charitable Trust do?

The charity provides assistance and support to members and retired members, including their partners and dependent family, who are in need and/or hardship and/or distress. Membership is open to Sussex police officers, staff, special constables and volunteers.

Does The Sussex Police Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Sussex Police 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 Sussex Police Charitable Trust?

The Sussex Police Charitable Trust's website is http://www.sussex.police.uk/SPCT — 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/257564).