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Registered charity · No. 278844Heworth

The Oppenheim-John Downes Memorial Trust

The Oppenheim-John Downes Memorial Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales working in arts/culture/heritage/science, based in Heworth.

Quick answer

The Oppenheim-John Downes Memorial Trust is a registered charity (number 278844) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £39,135 (year ending 2025-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

Key facts

Registered charity number
278844
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Other
Location
Heworth
Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)
£39,135

What the charity does

The maintenance of a scheme of awards to deserving artists, writers, craftsmen and musicians of anykind who by reason of their poverty are unable to pursue effectively their vocation as such. Beneficiaries must be over 30 years of age and be born within Great Britain, Northern Ireland, The Channel Islands or the Isle of Man and must be British Citizens.

Registered causes

Arts/culture/heritage/science

Why there's no Clarity Score yet

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Oppenheim-John Downes Memorial 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Oppenheim-John Downes Memorial Trust a legitimate charity?
Yes. The Oppenheim-John Downes Memorial Trust is a registered charity (number 278844) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register.
What does The Oppenheim-John Downes Memorial Trust do?
The maintenance of a scheme of awards to deserving artists, writers, craftsmen and musicians of anykind who by reason of their poverty are unable to pursue effectively their vocation as such. Beneficiaries must be over 30 years of age and be born within Great Britain, Northern Ireland, The Channel Islands or the Isle of Man and must be British Citizens.
How can I donate to The Oppenheim-John Downes Memorial Trust?
The Oppenheim-John Downes Memorial Trust's website is http://www.oppenheimdownestrust.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.