Is Lavinia Norfolk's Family Charitable Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Lavinia Norfolk's Family Charitable Trust as a registered charity (number 280730) 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 Lavinia Norfolk's Family Charitable Trust's charity number?

Lavinia Norfolk's Family Charitable Trust's charity number is 280730. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 280730?

Search 280730 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.

Does Lavinia Norfolk's Family Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lavinia Norfolk's 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 Lavinia Norfolk's Family Charitable Trust?

Lavinia Norfolk's 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.

What was Lavinia Norfolk's Family Charitable Trust previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Lavinia Norfolk's Family Charitable Trust: The M F H Charitable Trust.

Registered charity · No. 280730

Lavinia Norfolk's Family Charitable Trust

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Lavinia Norfolk's Family Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes.

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What are the key facts about Lavinia Norfolk's Family Charitable Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-05: £36
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-05: £94,187
Registered charity number: 280730
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): 1 London Road
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

Quick answer

Lavinia Norfolk's Family Charitable Trust (number 280730) 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 Lavinia Norfolk's Family Charitable Trust do?

Generates income from investments to support various charities in the area - from April 2013 the Charity had distributed to charitable causes the vast majority of its assets and is currently in the process of considering final closure.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Lavinia Norfolk's Family Charitable Trust

Answers Lavinia Norfolk's Family Charitable 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”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Lavinia Norfolk's Family Charitable Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 1 August 1980
Previous names on the register: The M F H Charitable Trust
Where it says it operates: West Sussex

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies.

Reported activities: 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 Lavinia Norfolk's Family Charitable Trust registered for?

General Charitable Purposes

Why is there no Clarity Score for Lavinia Norfolk's Family Charitable Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Lavinia Norfolk's Family Charitable 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 Lavinia Norfolk's Family Charitable Trust?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lavinia Norfolk's Family Charitable Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Lavinia Norfolk's Family Charitable Trust as a registered charity (number 280730) 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 Lavinia Norfolk's Family Charitable Trust's charity number?: Lavinia Norfolk's Family Charitable Trust's charity number is 280730. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 280730?: Search 280730 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 Lavinia Norfolk's Family Charitable Trust do?: Generates income from investments to support various charities in the area - from April 2013 the Charity had distributed to charitable causes the vast majority of its assets and is currently in the process of considering final closure.
Does Lavinia Norfolk's Family Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lavinia Norfolk's 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 Lavinia Norfolk's Family Charitable Trust?: Lavinia Norfolk's 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.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Lavinia Norfolk's Family Charitable Trust?: The register does not record Lavinia Norfolk's Family Charitable Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Lavinia Norfolk's Family Charitable Trust previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Lavinia Norfolk's Family Charitable Trust: The M F H Charitable Trust.
When was Lavinia Norfolk's Family Charitable Trust registered as a charity?: Lavinia Norfolk's Family Charitable Trust was entered on the register on 1 August 1980.

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.