Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record The Whitwam Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Registered charity · No. 257566
The Whitwam Trust
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
The Whitwam Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, the prevention or relief of poverty, religious activities.
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At a glance · official register
What are the key facts about The Whitwam Trust?
- Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31
- £756
- Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31
- £40
- Registered charity number
- 257566
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- Other
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Church Lane
- Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
- Not recorded
Quick answer
The Whitwam Trust (number 257566) 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 Whitwam Trust do?
Gives small grants (usually less than £100 but larger grants can be given, dependent on reasons and circumstances) for the support of individuals for religious activities, educational and socially beneficial activities and in times of special need for any approved purpose. Applications are particularly encouraged from younger people.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Whitwam Trust
Answers The Whitwam 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”.
Registration details
- Registered as a charity
- Where it says it operates
- Kirklees
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals.
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 Whitwam Trust registered for?
General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyReligious Activities
Why is there no Clarity Score for The Whitwam Trust yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Whitwam 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 Whitwam Trust?
- Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
- Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
- Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Whitwam Trust a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists The Whitwam Trust as a registered charity (number 257566) 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 Whitwam Trust's charity number?
- The Whitwam Trust's charity number is 257566. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 257566?
- Search 257566 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 Whitwam Trust do?
- Gives small grants (usually less than £100 but larger grants can be given, dependent on reasons and circumstances) for the support of individuals for religious activities, educational and socially beneficial activities and in times of special need for any approved purpose. Applications are particularly encouraged from younger people.
- Does The Whitwam Trust have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Whitwam 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 Whitwam Trust?
- The Whitwam 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 Whitwam Trust?
- The register does not record The Whitwam Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
- When was The Whitwam Trust registered as a charity?
- The Whitwam Trust was entered on the register on 22 January 1969.
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.