--- title: "The Vine Trust — check charity number 288706 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Vine Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 288706. Religious Activities charity based in 31-33 Bridge Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-vine-trust retrieved: 2026-08-28T13:25:01.843Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Vine Trust is a registered charity (number 288706) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities. Its latest reported income was £25,394 (year ending 2025-01-31). 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 Vine Trust? Registered charity number 288706 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 31-33 Bridge Street Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31) £25,394 Website [www.vinetrustbookshop.co.uk](http://www.vinetrustbookshop.co.uk/) ## What does The Vine Trust do? The Trust operations a Christian Bookshop in the centre of Andover serving local people and visitors. The Vine Trust engages volunteers mainly drawn from local churches from Andover and the surrounding area to work within its bookshop, social media sites and in management and administrative roles in order to sell and distribute Bibles, Christian literature, and other Christian resources. ## What causes is The Vine Trust registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Vine Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Vine 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-vine-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.vinetrustbookshop.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Vine Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Vine Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 288706) 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 Vine Trust's charity number? The Vine Trust's charity number is 288706. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 288706? Search 288706 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 Vine Trust do? The Trust operations a Christian Bookshop in the centre of Andover serving local people and visitors. The Vine Trust engages volunteers mainly drawn from local churches from Andover and the surrounding area to work within its bookshop, social media sites and in management and administrative roles in order to sell and distribute Bibles, Christian literature, and other Christian resources. Does The Vine Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Vine 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 Vine Trust? The Vine Trust's website is http://www.vinetrustbookshop.co.uk — 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/288706).