--- title: "The Virginia Ashton Charitable Settlement — check charity number 298928 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Virginia Ashton Charitable Settlement a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 298928. General Charitable Purposes charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-virginia-ashton-charitable-settlement retrieved: 2026-08-28T13:29:23.085Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Virginia Ashton Charitable Settlement is a registered charity (number 298928) 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 £335 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Virginia Ashton Charitable Settlement? Registered charity number 298928 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location London Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £335 ## What does The Virginia Ashton Charitable Settlement do? Provides grants to assist other charities working with disadvantaged individuals. ## What causes is The Virginia Ashton Charitable Settlement registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Virginia Ashton Charitable Settlement yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Virginia Ashton Charitable Settlement 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-virginia-ashton-charitable-settlement&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Virginia Ashton Charitable Settlement a legitimate charity? Yes. The Virginia Ashton Charitable Settlement is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 298928) 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 Virginia Ashton Charitable Settlement's charity number? The Virginia Ashton Charitable Settlement's charity number is 298928. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 298928? Search 298928 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 Virginia Ashton Charitable Settlement do? Provides grants to assist other charities working with disadvantaged individuals. Does The Virginia Ashton Charitable Settlement have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Virginia Ashton Charitable Settlement. 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 Virginia Ashton Charitable Settlement? The Virginia Ashton Charitable Settlement 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/298928).