Is Aria (Southampton) Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Aria (Southampton) Trust as a registered charity (number 307249) 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 Aria (Southampton) Trust's charity number?

Aria (Southampton) Trust's charity number is 307249. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 307249?

Search 307249 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.

Does Aria (Southampton) Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Aria (Southampton) 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 Aria (Southampton) Trust?

Aria (Southampton) Trust's website listed in our register data is http://chiefrabbi.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

What was Aria (Southampton) Trust previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Aria (Southampton) Trust: Aria (Portsmouth) Trust.

When was Aria (Southampton) Trust registered as a charity?

Aria (Southampton) Trust was entered on the register on 22 April 1963.

Registered charity · No. 307249

Aria (Southampton) Trust

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Aria (Southampton) Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, religious activities.

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What are the key facts about Aria (Southampton) Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31: £8,989
Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31: £12,000
Registered charity number: 307249
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): North Finchley
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: chiefrabbi.org

Quick answer

Aria (Southampton) Trust (number 307249) 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 Aria (Southampton) Trust do?

The trust was established with the proceeds of the sale of the Aria College, Southsea, Portsmouth, for the purposes of providing scholarships or bursaries to young men, not exceeding the age of 35 years, being natives of Great Britain for training as jewish ministers on orthodox judaical principles at such college or institution as the trustees may determine.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Aria (Southampton) Trust

Answers Aria (Southampton) Trust 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”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Aria (Southampton) Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 22 April 1963
Previous names on the register: Aria (Portsmouth) Trust
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals.

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 Aria (Southampton) Trust registered for?

Education/trainingReligious Activities

Why is there no Clarity Score for Aria (Southampton) Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Aria (Southampton) Trust. 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 Aria (Southampton) Trust?

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.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Aria (Southampton) Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Aria (Southampton) Trust as a registered charity (number 307249) 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 Aria (Southampton) Trust's charity number?: Aria (Southampton) Trust's charity number is 307249. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 307249?: Search 307249 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 Aria (Southampton) Trust do?: The trust was established with the proceeds of the sale of the Aria College, Southsea, Portsmouth, for the purposes of providing scholarships or bursaries to young men, not exceeding the age of 35 years, being natives of Great Britain for training as jewish ministers on orthodox judaical principles at such college or institution as the trustees may determine.
Does Aria (Southampton) Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Aria (Southampton) 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 Aria (Southampton) Trust?: Aria (Southampton) Trust's website listed in our register data is http://chiefrabbi.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Aria (Southampton) Trust?: The register does not record Aria (Southampton) Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Aria (Southampton) Trust previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Aria (Southampton) Trust: Aria (Portsmouth) Trust.
When was Aria (Southampton) Trust registered as a charity?: Aria (Southampton) Trust was entered on the register on 22 April 1963.

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.