--- title: "David & Ruth Lewis Family Charitable Trust — check charity number 259892 | CharityCompare" description: "Is David & Ruth Lewis Family Charitable Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 259892. General Charitable Purposes charity based in West Gate. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/david-ruth-lewis-family-charitable-trust retrieved: 2026-08-18T05:25:26.962Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer David & Ruth Lewis Family Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number 259892) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £4,553,915 (year ending 2025-05-31). 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 David & Ruth Lewis Family Charitable Trust? Registered charity number 259892 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location West Gate Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31) £4,553,915 ## What does David & Ruth Lewis Family Charitable Trust do? The legally permitted objectives are very wide and cover virtually every generally accepted charitable object. However, in practice the causes to which the Trustees have devoted the bulk of resources in recent years have been medical research, education and relief for the less fortunate. ## What causes is David & Ruth Lewis Family Charitable Trust registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for David & Ruth Lewis Family Charitable Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. David & Ruth Lewis Family Charitable 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=david-ruth-lewis-family-charitable-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is David & Ruth Lewis Family Charitable Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. David & Ruth Lewis Family Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 259892) 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 David & Ruth Lewis Family Charitable Trust's charity number? David & Ruth Lewis Family Charitable Trust's charity number is 259892. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 259892? Search 259892 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 David & Ruth Lewis Family Charitable Trust do? The legally permitted objectives are very wide and cover virtually every generally accepted charitable object. However, in practice the causes to which the Trustees have devoted the bulk of resources in recent years have been medical research, education and relief for the less fortunate. Does David & Ruth Lewis Family Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for David & Ruth Lewis Family Charitable 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 David & Ruth Lewis Family Charitable Trust? David & Ruth Lewis Family Charitable 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/259892).