Is The Mary Cross Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Mary Cross Trust as a registered charity (number 526094) 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 Mary Cross Trust's charity number?

The Mary Cross Trust's charity number is 526094. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 526094?

Search 526094 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 Mary Cross Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Mary Cross 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 Mary Cross Trust?

The Mary Cross Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.deafway.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.

What was The Mary Cross Trust previously called?

The register lists this previous name for The Mary Cross Trust: Royal Cross School for the Deaf.

When was The Mary Cross Trust registered as a charity?

The Mary Cross Trust was entered on the register on 27 August 1963.

Registered charity · No. 526094

The Mary Cross Trust

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

The Mary Cross Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, disability, overseas aid/famine relief.

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What are the key facts about The Mary Cross Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £0
Registered charity number: 526094
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Brockholes Brow
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.deafway.org.uk

Quick answer

The Mary Cross Trust (number 526094) 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 Mary Cross Trust do?

The Mary Cross Trust has changed its name to Deafway (registered charity number 1089918).

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Mary Cross Trust

Answers The Mary Cross 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 Mary Cross 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: 27 August 1963
Also known as: Deafway
Previous names on the register: Royal Cross School for the Deaf
Where it says it operates: Lancashire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; Other Defined Groups.

Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research.

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 Mary Cross Trust registered for?

Education/trainingDisabilityOverseas Aid/famine Relief

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Mary Cross Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Mary Cross 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 Mary Cross Trust?

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Mary Cross Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Mary Cross Trust as a registered charity (number 526094) 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 Mary Cross Trust's charity number?: The Mary Cross Trust's charity number is 526094. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 526094?: Search 526094 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 Mary Cross Trust do?: The Mary Cross Trust has changed its name to Deafway (registered charity number 1089918).
Does The Mary Cross Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Mary Cross 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 Mary Cross Trust?: The Mary Cross Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.deafway.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 Mary Cross Trust?: The register does not record The Mary Cross Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was The Mary Cross Trust previously called?: The register lists this previous name for The Mary Cross Trust: Royal Cross School for the Deaf.
When was The Mary Cross Trust registered as a charity?: The Mary Cross Trust was entered on the register on 27 August 1963.

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.