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title: "Winchester Cathedral Trust — check charity number 287400 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Winchester Cathedral Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 287400. Religious Activities charity based in Winchester. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/winchester-cathedral-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-24T13:07:49.229Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Winchester Cathedral Trust is a registered charity (number 287400) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £20,120 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Winchester Cathedral Trust?

Registered charity number

287400

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Trust

Location

Winchester

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£20,120

Website

[www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk](http://www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk/)

## What does Winchester Cathedral Trust do?

To raise funds and receive donations to apply to any charitable purpose connected with Winchester Cathedral.

## What causes is Winchester Cathedral Trust registered for?

Religious ActivitiesEnvironment/conservation/heritage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Winchester Cathedral Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Winchester Cathedral 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Winchester Cathedral Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Winchester Cathedral Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 287400) 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 Winchester Cathedral Trust's charity number?

Winchester Cathedral Trust's charity number is 287400. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 287400?

Search 287400 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 Winchester Cathedral Trust do?

To raise funds and receive donations to apply to any charitable purpose connected with Winchester Cathedral.

Does Winchester Cathedral Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Winchester Cathedral 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 Winchester Cathedral Trust?

Winchester Cathedral Trust's website is http://www.winchester-cathedral.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/287400).