--- title: "The Benlian Trust — check charity number 277253 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Benlian Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 277253. Education/training charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-benlian-trust retrieved: 2026-08-18T21:49:59.145Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Benlian Trust is a registered charity (number 277253) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £279,546 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about The Benlian Trust? Registered charity number 277253 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location London Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £279,546 ## What does The Benlian Trust do? Granting scholarships to Armenian students attending university in England; making grants to Armenian organisations for cultural activities for the benefit of the London Armenian Community; and making charitable donations in accordance with the terms of the Will of the benefactor under which the Trust Fund was created. ## What causes is The Benlian Trust registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Benlian Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Benlian Trust is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-benlian-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Benlian Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Benlian Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 277253) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is The Benlian Trust's charity number? The Benlian Trust's charity number is 277253. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 277253? Search 277253 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 Benlian Trust do? Granting scholarships to Armenian students attending university in England; making grants to Armenian organisations for cultural activities for the benefit of the London Armenian Community; and making charitable donations in accordance with the terms of the Will of the benefactor under which the Trust Fund was created. Does The Benlian Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Benlian 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 Benlian Trust? The Benlian Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/277253).