Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record Acorn as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Registered charity · No. 295235
Acorn
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Acorn is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include disability.
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At a glance · official register
What are the key facts about Acorn?
- Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31
- £3,564
- Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31
- £13,874
- Registered charity number
- 295235
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- Other
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Canterbury
- Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
- Not recorded
Quick answer
Acorn (number 295235) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Acorn do?
Provide assistance and facilities for cerebral palsied multiple handicapped young adults and other disabled persons including the provision of accommodation, care,occupation and recreation.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Acorn
Answers Acorn gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Registration details
- Registered as a charity
- Where it says it operates
- Kent
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; People With Disabilities.
Reported activities: Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is Acorn registered for?
Disability
Why is there no Clarity Score for Acorn yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Acorn. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works
What should you check before donating to Acorn?
- Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
- Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
- Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Acorn a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Acorn as a registered charity (number 295235) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
- What is Acorn's charity number?
- Acorn's charity number is 295235. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 295235?
- Search 295235 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 Acorn do?
- Provide assistance and facilities for cerebral palsied multiple handicapped young adults and other disabled persons including the provision of accommodation, care,occupation and recreation.
- Does Acorn have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Acorn. 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 Acorn?
- Acorn does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
- Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Acorn?
- The register does not record Acorn as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
- When was Acorn registered as a charity?
- Acorn was entered on the register on 1 October 1986.
Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.