Is The Oyster Project a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Oyster Project as a registered charity (number 1132007) 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 Oyster Project's charity number?

The Oyster Project's charity number is 1132007. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1132007?

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Does The Oyster Project have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Oyster Project. 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 Oyster Project?

The Oyster Project's website listed in our register data is http://www.oysterproject.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 Oyster Project registered as a charity?

The Oyster Project was entered on the register on 6 October 2009. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 06846325).

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The Oyster Project

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The Oyster Project is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, disability.

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What are the key facts about The Oyster Project?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £1,313
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £1,346
Registered charity number: 1132007
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Charitable company
Register contact address detail (not service area): 92A High Street
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: www.oysterproject.org.uk

Quick answer

The Oyster Project (number 1132007) 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 Oyster Project do?

THE OYSTER PROJECT IS A MEMBER LED DISABLED & OLDER PERSONS SELF-HELP CHARITY FOUNDED AND RUN BY DISABLED PEOPLE.THE MAJORITY OF OUR TRUSTEES AND ALL CORE PROJECT DELIVERERS ARE PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND/OR ELDERLY.WE PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS TO VOLUNTEER IN MEANINGFUL ACTIVITIES, DEVELOPED & SUPPORTED BY EACH OTHER. THE CHARITY HOLDS THE QUEEN'S AWARD FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Oyster Project

Answers The Oyster Project 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 Oyster Project 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

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 6 October 2009
Company number: 06846325 (Companies House)
Where it says it operates: East Sussex · Hampshire · Kent · West Sussex · Brighton and Hove

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Human Resources; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.

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 Oyster Project registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Oyster Project yet?

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What should you check before donating to The Oyster Project?

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Oyster Project a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Oyster Project as a registered charity (number 1132007) 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 Oyster Project's charity number?: The Oyster Project's charity number is 1132007. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1132007?: Search 1132007 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 Oyster Project do?: THE OYSTER PROJECT IS A MEMBER LED DISABLED & OLDER PERSONS SELF-HELP CHARITY FOUNDED AND RUN BY DISABLED PEOPLE.THE MAJORITY OF OUR TRUSTEES AND ALL CORE PROJECT DELIVERERS ARE PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND/OR ELDERLY.WE PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS TO VOLUNTEER IN MEANINGFUL ACTIVITIES, DEVELOPED & SUPPORTED BY EACH OTHER. THE CHARITY HOLDS THE QUEEN'S AWARD FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE.
Does The Oyster Project have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Oyster Project. 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 Oyster Project?: The Oyster Project's website listed in our register data is http://www.oysterproject.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 Oyster Project?: The register records The Oyster Project 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 Oyster Project registered as a charity?: The Oyster Project was entered on the register on 6 October 2009. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 06846325).

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.