--- title: "The Sycamore Trust — check charity number 287668 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Sycamore Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 287668. Overseas Aid/famine Relief charity based in Amersham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-sycamore-trust retrieved: 2026-08-28T08:34:43.535Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Sycamore Trust is a registered charity (number 287668) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: overseas aid/famine relief; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £3,626 (year ending 2022-09-30). 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 Sycamore Trust? Registered charity number 287668 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Amersham Latest income (year ending 2022-09-30) £3,626 ## What does The Sycamore Trust do? Making grants for Christian charities with a special emphasis on Africa. ## What causes is The Sycamore Trust registered for? Overseas Aid/famine ReliefReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Sycamore Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Sycamore 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-sycamore-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Sycamore Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Sycamore Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 287668) 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 Sycamore Trust's charity number? The Sycamore Trust's charity number is 287668. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 287668? Search 287668 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 Sycamore Trust do? Making grants for Christian charities with a special emphasis on Africa. Does The Sycamore Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Sycamore 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 Sycamore Trust? The Sycamore 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/287668).