--- title: "Arnold Cole Trust — check charity number 266280 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Arnold Cole Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 266280. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Walkhurst Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/arnold-cole-trust retrieved: 2026-08-19T00:40:45.037Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Arnold Cole Trust is a registered charity (number 266280) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £1,805 (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 Arnold Cole Trust? Registered charity number 266280 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Walkhurst Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,805 ## 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. ## What causes is Arnold Cole Trust registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Arnold Cole Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Arnold Cole 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=arnold-cole-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Arnold Cole Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Arnold Cole Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 266280) 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 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. 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/266280).