--- title: "York Common Good Trust — check charity number 503556 | CharityCompare" description: "Is York Common Good Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 503556. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 54 Bootham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/york-common-good-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:21:06.214Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer York Common Good Trust is a registered charity (number 503556) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £28,367 (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 York Common Good Trust? Registered charity number 503556 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 54 Bootham Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £28,367 Website [www.yorkcommongoodtrust.org.uk](http://www.yorkcommongoodtrust.org.uk/) ## What does York Common Good Trust do? TO ISSUE LUMP SUM GRANTS MAINLY TO EXISTING CHARITABLE ORGANISATIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF YORK, PARTICULARLY THOSE THAT ARE INTRINSIC TO THE CITY, BUT MAY ALSO INCLUDE INDIVIDUALS WORKING IN THE CITY FOR THE BENEFIT OF ITS CITIZENS WHO ARE NOT THEMSELVES REGISTERED AS A CHARITY. GRANTS ARE MADE TO HELP PEOPLE RATHER THAN THE ENVIRONMENT. ## What causes is York Common Good Trust registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for York Common Good Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. York Common Good 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=york-common-good-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.yorkcommongoodtrust.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is York Common Good Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. York Common Good Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 503556) 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 York Common Good Trust's charity number? York Common Good Trust's charity number is 503556. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 503556? Search 503556 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 York Common Good Trust do? TO ISSUE LUMP SUM GRANTS MAINLY TO EXISTING CHARITABLE ORGANISATIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF YORK, PARTICULARLY THOSE THAT ARE INTRINSIC TO THE CITY, BUT MAY ALSO INCLUDE INDIVIDUALS WORKING IN THE CITY FOR THE BENEFIT OF ITS CITIZENS WHO ARE NOT THEMSELVES REGISTERED AS A CHARITY. GRANTS ARE MADE TO HELP PEOPLE RATHER THAN THE ENVIRONMENT. Does York Common Good Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for York Common Good 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 York Common Good Trust? York Common Good Trust's website is http://www.yorkcommongoodtrust.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/503556).