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Registered charity · No. 288797Newbury

Berkshire Historic Churches Trust

Berkshire Historic Churches Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales working in religious activities, environment/conservation/heritage, based in Newbury.

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Berkshire Historic Churches Trust is a registered charity (number 288797) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £41,213 (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 Berkshire Historic Churches Trust?

Registered charity number
288797
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Other
Location
Newbury
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£41,213

What does Berkshire Historic Churches Trust do?

To apply the income and capital of theTrust, at the discretion of the Trustees, for the "preservation, repair, maintenance, improvement, upkeep, beautification and reconstruction" of Churches of specified denominations in "Berkshire or in any Parish adjacent thereto, and of monuments, fittings, fixtures, stained glass and chattels in any sych Church or Churchyard belonging to such Churches"

What causes is Berkshire Historic Churches Trust registered for?

Religious ActivitiesEnvironment/conservation/heritage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Berkshire Historic Churches Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Berkshire Historic Churches 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Berkshire Historic Churches Trust a legitimate charity?
Yes. Berkshire Historic Churches Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 288797) 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 Berkshire Historic Churches Trust's charity number?
Berkshire Historic Churches Trust's charity number is 288797. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 288797?
Search 288797 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 Berkshire Historic Churches Trust do?
To apply the income and capital of theTrust, at the discretion of the Trustees, for the "preservation, repair, maintenance, improvement, upkeep, beautification and reconstruction" of Churches of specified denominations in "Berkshire or in any Parish adjacent thereto, and of monuments, fittings, fixtures, stained glass and chattels in any sych Church or Churchyard belonging to such Churches"
Does Berkshire Historic Churches Trust have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Berkshire Historic Churches 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 Berkshire Historic Churches Trust?
Berkshire Historic Churches Trust's website is http://www.berkschurchestrust.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.