Is The Griffin Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Griffin Trust as a registered charity (number 702864) 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 Griffin Trust's charity number?

The Griffin Trust's charity number is 702864. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 702864?

Search 702864 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 Griffin Trust have reviews and complaints?

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

The Griffin Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.griffintrust.org.uk. 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.

When was The Griffin Trust registered as a charity?

The Griffin Trust was entered on the register on 9 May 1990. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 02496684).

Registered charity · No. 702864Charitable company

The Griffin Trust

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

The Griffin Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include environment/conservation/heritage, other charitable purposes.

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What are the key facts about The Griffin Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £2,257
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £3,417
Registered charity number: 702864
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Charitable company
Register contact address detail (not service area): Airfield Way
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.griffintrust.org.uk

Quick answer

The Griffin Trust (number 702864) 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 Griffin Trust do?

Static exhibition of historic vehicles and historic aircraft; providing restoration, repair and maintenance facilities and skills for historic aircraft and vehicles; holding events for the purposes of publicising the site of Hooton Park.

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

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

Answers The Griffin 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 The Griffin 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: 9 May 1990
Company number: 02496684 (Companies House)
Where it says it operates: Wirral

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; 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 Griffin Trust registered for?

Environment/conservation/heritageOther Charitable Purposes

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

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Griffin 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

What should you check before donating to The Griffin Trust?

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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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Frequently asked questions

Is The Griffin Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Griffin Trust as a registered charity (number 702864) 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 Griffin Trust's charity number?: The Griffin Trust's charity number is 702864. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 702864?: Search 702864 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 Griffin Trust do?: Static exhibition of historic vehicles and historic aircraft; providing restoration, repair and maintenance facilities and skills for historic aircraft and vehicles; holding events for the purposes of publicising the site of Hooton Park.
Does The Griffin Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Griffin 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 Griffin Trust?: The Griffin Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.griffintrust.org.uk. 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 Griffin Trust?: The register does not record The Griffin Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was The Griffin Trust registered as a charity?: The Griffin Trust was entered on the register on 9 May 1990. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 02496684).

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.