Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record Arnold Cole Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Registered charity · No. 266280
Arnold Cole Trust
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Arnold Cole Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes.
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At a glance · official register
What are the key facts about Arnold Cole Trust?
- Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31
- £1,805
- Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31
- £1,455
- Registered charity number
- 266280
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- Other
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Walkhurst Road
- Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
- Not recorded
Quick answer
Arnold Cole Trust (number 266280) 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 Arnold Cole Trust do?
The aim of the Trust is to apply its income for any purpose of general benefit for the Parish of Benenden with special consideration to the elderly and young people.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Arnold Cole Trust
Answers Arnold Cole 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”.
Registration details
- Registered as a charity
- Where it says it operates
- Kent
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations.
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 Arnold Cole Trust registered for?
General Charitable Purposes
Why is there no Clarity Score for Arnold Cole Trust yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Arnold Cole 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 Arnold Cole 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.
- 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 Arnold Cole Trust a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Arnold Cole Trust as a registered charity (number 266280) 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 Arnold Cole Trust's charity number?
- Arnold Cole Trust's charity number is 266280. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 266280?
- Search 266280 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 Arnold Cole Trust do?
- The aim of the Trust is to apply its income for any purpose of general benefit for the Parish of Benenden with special consideration to the elderly and young people.
- Does Arnold Cole Trust have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Arnold Cole 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 Arnold Cole Trust?
- Arnold Cole Trust 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 Arnold Cole Trust?
- The register does not record Arnold Cole Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
- When was Arnold Cole Trust registered as a charity?
- Arnold Cole Trust was entered on the register on 31 October 1973.
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.