Is Matthew Henry Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Matthew Henry Trust as a registered charity (number 263905) 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 Matthew Henry Trust's charity number?

Matthew Henry Trust's charity number is 263905. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 263905?

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Does Matthew Henry Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Matthew Henry 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 Matthew Henry Trust?

Matthew Henry Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Matthew Henry Trust registered as a charity?

Matthew Henry Trust was entered on the register on 15 April 1972.

Registered charity · No. 263905

Matthew Henry Trust

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Matthew Henry 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 Matthew Henry Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £646
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £600
Registered charity number: 263905
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Thatcham
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

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Matthew Henry Trust (number 263905) 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 Matthew Henry Trust do?

Providing one off Grants at Christmas

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Matthew Henry Trust

Answers Matthew Henry 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 Matthew Henry 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: 15 April 1972
Where it says it operates: West Berkshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals.

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 Matthew Henry Trust registered for?

General Charitable Purposes

Why is there no Clarity Score for Matthew Henry Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Matthew Henry 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Matthew Henry Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Matthew Henry Trust as a registered charity (number 263905) 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 Matthew Henry Trust's charity number?: Matthew Henry Trust's charity number is 263905. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 263905?: Search 263905 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 Matthew Henry Trust do?: Providing one off Grants at Christmas
Does Matthew Henry Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Matthew Henry 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 Matthew Henry Trust?: Matthew Henry 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 Matthew Henry Trust?: The register does not record Matthew Henry Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Matthew Henry Trust registered as a charity?: Matthew Henry Trust was entered on the register on 15 April 1972.

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.