--- title: "The William Shrimpton Trust — check charity number 285347 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The William Shrimpton Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 285347. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Chucks Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-william-shrimpton-trust retrieved: 2026-08-28T15:14:55.870Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The William Shrimpton Trust is a registered charity (number 285347) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; accommodation/housing. Its latest reported income was £33,513 (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 William Shrimpton Trust? Registered charity number 285347 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Chucks Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £33,513 ## What does The William Shrimpton Trust do? The object of the charity is to relieve the needs of disabled persons and their families by providing practical help, holidays and a home base. ## What causes is The William Shrimpton Trust registered for? General Charitable PurposesAccommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The William Shrimpton Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The William Shrimpton 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-william-shrimpton-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The William Shrimpton Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The William Shrimpton Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 285347) 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 William Shrimpton Trust's charity number? The William Shrimpton Trust's charity number is 285347. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 285347? Search 285347 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 William Shrimpton Trust do? The object of the charity is to relieve the needs of disabled persons and their families by providing practical help, holidays and a home base. Does The William Shrimpton Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The William Shrimpton 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 William Shrimpton Trust? The William Shrimpton 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/285347).