Is R J Sheepshanks Charitable Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists R J Sheepshanks Charitable Trust as a registered charity (number 280739) 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 R J Sheepshanks Charitable Trust's charity number?

R J Sheepshanks Charitable Trust's charity number is 280739. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 280739?

Search 280739 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 R J Sheepshanks Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for R J Sheepshanks 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 R J Sheepshanks Charitable Trust?

R J Sheepshanks Charitable 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 R J Sheepshanks Charitable Trust registered as a charity?

R J Sheepshanks Charitable Trust was entered on the register on 22 September 1980.

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R J Sheepshanks Charitable Trust

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

R J Sheepshanks Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability.

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What are the key facts about R J Sheepshanks Charitable Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-05: £4,464
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-05: £1,332
Registered charity number: 280739
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust
Register contact address detail (not service area): Eyke
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

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R J Sheepshanks Charitable Trust (number 280739) 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 R J Sheepshanks Charitable Trust do?

The Trustees shall pay or apply in perpetuity the whole of the income of the Trust Fund as it arises for such charitable purposes or for such charitable institutions as they shall from time to time in their absolute discretion think fit.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for R J Sheepshanks Charitable Trust

Answers R J Sheepshanks 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 R J Sheepshanks 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: 22 September 1980
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; 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 R J Sheepshanks Charitable Trust registered for?

General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability

Why is there no Clarity Score for R J Sheepshanks Charitable Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score R J Sheepshanks 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is R J Sheepshanks Charitable Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists R J Sheepshanks Charitable Trust as a registered charity (number 280739) 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 R J Sheepshanks Charitable Trust's charity number?: R J Sheepshanks Charitable Trust's charity number is 280739. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 280739?: Search 280739 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 R J Sheepshanks Charitable Trust do?: The Trustees shall pay or apply in perpetuity the whole of the income of the Trust Fund as it arises for such charitable purposes or for such charitable institutions as they shall from time to time in their absolute discretion think fit.
Does R J Sheepshanks Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for R J Sheepshanks 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 R J Sheepshanks Charitable Trust?: R J Sheepshanks 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 R J Sheepshanks Charitable Trust?: The register does not record R J Sheepshanks Charitable Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was R J Sheepshanks Charitable Trust registered as a charity?: R J Sheepshanks Charitable Trust was entered on the register on 22 September 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.