Is The Amherst Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Amherst Trust as a registered charity (number 281119) 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 The Amherst Trust's charity number?

The Amherst Trust's charity number is 281119. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 281119?

Search 281119 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 The Amherst Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Amherst 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 The Amherst Trust?

The Amherst 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 The Amherst Trust registered as a charity?

The Amherst Trust was entered on the register on 24 October 1980.

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The Amherst Trust

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The Amherst Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty, religious activities.

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What are the key facts about The Amherst Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-05: £3,480
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-05: £4,972
Registered charity number: 281119
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust
Register contact address detail (not service area): Poynton
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes

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The Amherst Trust (number 281119) 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 The Amherst Trust do?

Support of Abiah in their PEPE (Pre-school) work in the Favelas (slums) of Brazil and mission areas of South America and Africa.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Amherst Trust

Answers The Amherst 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 The Amherst 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: 24 October 1980
Where it says it operates: Brazil

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Other Defined Groups.

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 The Amherst Trust registered for?

Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyReligious Activities

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Amherst Trust yet?

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What should you check before donating to The Amherst Trust?

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Amherst Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Amherst Trust as a registered charity (number 281119) 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 The Amherst Trust's charity number?: The Amherst Trust's charity number is 281119. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 281119?: Search 281119 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 The Amherst Trust do?: Support of Abiah in their PEPE (Pre-school) work in the Favelas (slums) of Brazil and mission areas of South America and Africa.
Does The Amherst Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Amherst 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 The Amherst Trust?: The Amherst 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 The Amherst Trust?: The register records The Amherst 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.
When was The Amherst Trust registered as a charity?: The Amherst Trust was entered on the register on 24 October 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.