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Registered charity · No. 1065013Trust

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# The Epona Trust

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

The Epona Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, overseas aid/famine relief, animals.

Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated

[Visit charity website](http://www.eponatrust.org/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1065013&subId=0)

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At a glance · official register

## What are the key facts about The Epona Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-11

£3,140

Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-11

£2,979

Registered charity number

1065013

Status in source extract

Registered

Charity type

Trust

Register contact address detail (not service area)

Crediton

Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)

Yes

Website

[www.eponatrust.org](http://www.eponatrust.org/)

Quick answer

The Epona Trust (number 1065013) 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 Epona Trust do?

The Epona Trust is registered both in England and in France its purpose is to relieve the suffering of horses and ponies that are sick, abandoned, neglected, ill treated, and sometimes just too old, and to offer them a safe haven.

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

From the annual return

## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Epona Trust

Answers The Epona 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 Epona 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/gift-aid-calculator)

### Registration details

Registered as a charity

24 October 1997

Where it says it operates

Devon · France

## Who it supports and how it works

**Reported beneficiaries:** Other Defined Groups.

**Reported activities:** Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services; Other Charitable Activities.

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 Epona Trust registered for?

General Charitable PurposesOverseas Aid/famine ReliefAnimals

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Epona Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Epona 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

## What should you check before donating to The Epona Trust?

- Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
- Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
- Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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[Visit charity website](http://www.eponatrust.org/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is The Epona Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Epona Trust as a registered charity (number 1065013) 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 Epona Trust's charity number?

The Epona Trust's charity number is 1065013. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1065013?

Search 1065013 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 Epona Trust do?

The Epona Trust is registered both in England and in France its purpose is to relieve the suffering of horses and ponies that are sick, abandoned, neglected, ill treated, and sometimes just too old, and to offer them a safe haven.

Does The Epona Trust have reviews and complaints?

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

The Epona Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.eponatrust.org. 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 The Epona Trust?

The register records The Epona 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 Epona Trust registered as a charity?

The Epona Trust was entered on the register on 24 October 1997.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04,
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/charity-details/?regId=1065013&subId=0).