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title: "Walsingham Trust — check charity number 265755 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Walsingham Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 265755. General Charitable Purposes charity based in R C National Shrine. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/walsingham-trust-2
retrieved: 2026-08-23T01:53:02.230Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Walsingham Trust is a registered charity (number 265755) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the prevention or relief of poverty; religious activities. 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 Walsingham Trust?

Registered charity number

265755

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Trust

Location

R C National Shrine

Website

[www.walsingham.org.uk](http://www.walsingham.org.uk/)

## What does Walsingham Trust do?

Objectives a) the provision of maintenance and repair of places of worship, hostel accommodation and facilities for pilgrims;b) the promotion of public worship; c) the advancement of religion and relief of poverty anywhere in the world.The charity operates the Pilgrim Bureau, a hostel for pilgrims, and the Slipper Chapel at the site of the Walsingham Shrine as well as shops and a cafe.

## What causes is Walsingham Trust registered for?

General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyReligious Activities

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Walsingham Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Walsingham 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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## Frequently asked questions

Is Walsingham Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Walsingham Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 265755) 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 Walsingham Trust's charity number?

Walsingham Trust's charity number is 265755. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 265755?

Search 265755 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 Walsingham Trust do?

Objectives a) the provision of maintenance and repair of places of worship, hostel accommodation and facilities for pilgrims;b) the promotion of public worship; c) the advancement of religion and relief of poverty anywhere in the world.The charity operates the Pilgrim Bureau, a hostel for pilgrims, and the Slipper Chapel at the site of the Walsingham Shrine as well as shops and a cafe.

Does Walsingham Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Walsingham 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 Walsingham Trust?

Walsingham Trust's website is http://www.walsingham.org.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/265755).