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The Scrivener Trust

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

The Scrivener Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty.

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What are the key facts about The Scrivener Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31
£1,766
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31
£995
Registered charity number
1145288
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
Trust
Register contact address detail (not service area)
Shepton Mallet
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
Yes

Quick answer

The Scrivener Trust (number 1145288) 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 Scrivener Trust do?

Rather than support established 'causes', many of which are already well resourced, we support people in real, but often short-term need who are not able to access help from others. We aim to make a real difference to the lives of ordinary people who miss out on the help they deserve. We believe one answer lies in working alongside individuals who are already 'in touch' with people's real needs.

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

From the annual return

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

Answers The Scrivener 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 Scrivener 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

Registration details

Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales · Cambodia · Laos · Thailand · Vietnam

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Other Finance; 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 Scrivener Trust registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

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

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Scrivener Trust a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists The Scrivener Trust as a registered charity (number 1145288) 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 Scrivener Trust's charity number?
The Scrivener Trust's charity number is 1145288. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1145288?
Search 1145288 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 Scrivener Trust do?
Rather than support established 'causes', many of which are already well resourced, we support people in real, but often short-term need who are not able to access help from others. We aim to make a real difference to the lives of ordinary people who miss out on the help they deserve. We believe one answer lies in working alongside individuals who are already 'in touch' with people's real needs.
Does The Scrivener Trust have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Scrivener 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 Scrivener Trust?
The Scrivener Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.scrivenertrust.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 Scrivener Trust?
The register records The Scrivener 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 Scrivener Trust registered as a charity?
The Scrivener Trust was entered on the register on 5 January 2012.

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.