--- title: "Gamlen Charitable Trust — check charity number 327977 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Gamlen Charitable Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 327977. Education/training charity based in Friary Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/gamlen-charitable-trust retrieved: 2026-08-18T04:50:18.745Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Gamlen Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number 327977) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £699,507 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Gamlen Charitable Trust? Registered charity number 327977 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Friary Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £699,507 ## What does Gamlen Charitable Trust do? Making grants and donations to various charities for the promotion of legal education and the relief of poverty. ## What causes is Gamlen Charitable Trust registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Gamlen Charitable Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Gamlen 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=gamlen-charitable-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Gamlen Charitable Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Gamlen Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 327977) 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 Gamlen Charitable Trust's charity number? Gamlen Charitable Trust's charity number is 327977. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 327977? Search 327977 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 Gamlen Charitable Trust do? Making grants and donations to various charities for the promotion of legal education and the relief of poverty. Does Gamlen Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gamlen 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 Gamlen Charitable Trust? Gamlen 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/327977).