Is The Stanford Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Stanford Trust as a registered charity (number 252602) 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 Stanford Trust's charity number?

The Stanford Trust's charity number is 252602. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 252602?

Search 252602 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 Stanford Trust have reviews and complaints?

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

The Stanford Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

What was The Stanford Trust previously called?

The register lists this previous name for The Stanford Trust: James Standford.

When was The Stanford Trust registered as a charity?

The Stanford Trust was entered on the register on 23 May 1967.

Registered charity · No. 252602

The Stanford Trust

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

The Stanford Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty.

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What are the key facts about The Stanford Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £0
Registered charity number: 252602
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Diocesan Trustees
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

Quick answer

The Stanford Trust (number 252602) 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 Stanford Trust do?

Distribution of income to the poor of Ribchester in the county of Lancashire

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

From the annual return

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

Answers The Stanford 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 Stanford 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: 23 May 1967
Previous names on the register: James Standford
Where it says it operates: Lancashire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations.

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 Stanford Trust registered for?

The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

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

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Stanford Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Stanford Trust as a registered charity (number 252602) 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 Stanford Trust's charity number?: The Stanford Trust's charity number is 252602. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 252602?: Search 252602 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 Stanford Trust do?: Distribution of income to the poor of Ribchester in the county of Lancashire
Does The Stanford Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Stanford 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 Stanford Trust?: The Stanford Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Stanford Trust?: The register does not record The Stanford Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was The Stanford Trust previously called?: The register lists this previous name for The Stanford Trust: James Standford.
When was The Stanford Trust registered as a charity?: The Stanford Trust was entered on the register on 23 May 1967.

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.