Is Lifespring Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Lifespring Trust as a registered charity (number 296276) 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 Lifespring Trust's charity number?

Lifespring Trust's charity number is 296276. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 296276?

Search 296276 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 Lifespring Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lifespring 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 Lifespring Trust?

Lifespring Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.lifespringchurch.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

What was Lifespring Trust previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Lifespring Trust: The Prospect Community Church Trust.

When was Lifespring Trust registered as a charity?

Lifespring Trust was entered on the register on 17 March 1987.

Registered charity · No. 296276

Lifespring Trust

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Lifespring Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, religious activities.

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What are the key facts about Lifespring Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £0
Registered charity number: 296276
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): 143-145 Oxford Road
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: www.lifespringchurch.org.uk

Quick answer

Lifespring Trust (number 296276) 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 Lifespring Trust do?

LifeSpring Church meets together each week for worship and teaching in pursuit of the objects being the advancement of the Christian religion and other charitable purposes.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Lifespring Trust

Answers Lifespring 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 records Lifespring Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 17 March 1987
Also known as: Lifespring Church
Previous names on the register: The Prospect Community Church Trust
Where it says it operates: Reading

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Human Resources; Provides Services.

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 Lifespring Trust registered for?

General Charitable PurposesReligious Activities

Why is there no Clarity Score for Lifespring Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Lifespring 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 Lifespring Trust?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lifespring Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Lifespring Trust as a registered charity (number 296276) 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 Lifespring Trust's charity number?: Lifespring Trust's charity number is 296276. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 296276?: Search 296276 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 Lifespring Trust do?: LifeSpring Church meets together each week for worship and teaching in pursuit of the objects being the advancement of the Christian religion and other charitable purposes.
Does Lifespring Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lifespring 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 Lifespring Trust?: Lifespring Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.lifespringchurch.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Lifespring Trust?: The register records Lifespring Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
What was Lifespring Trust previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Lifespring Trust: The Prospect Community Church Trust.
When was Lifespring Trust registered as a charity?: Lifespring Trust was entered on the register on 17 March 1987.

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.