Is Trust in Children a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Trust in Children as a registered charity (number 236625) 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 Trust in Children's charity number?

Trust in Children's charity number is 236625. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 236625?

Search 236625 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 Trust in Children have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Trust in Children. 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 Trust in Children?

Trust in Children's website listed in our register data is http://www.trustinchildren.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.

What was Trust in Children previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Trust in Children: East India Club.

When was Trust in Children registered as a charity?

Trust in Children was entered on the register on 28 September 1964.

Registered charity · No. 236625

Trust in Children

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

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

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What are the key facts about Trust in Children?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-05: £570
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-05: £316
Registered charity number: 236625
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Thame
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.trustinchildren.org

Quick answer

Trust in Children (number 236625) 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 Trust in Children do?

Trust in Children seeks to help disadvantaged children through enabling them to access education. We focus on supporting causes that larger charities often overlook, where our input will have maximum impact on a child or young person's life.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Trust in Children

Answers Trust in Children 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 Trust in Children as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 28 September 1964
Previous names on the register: East India Club
Where it says it operates: Lambeth · The Gambia · Malawi · Peru · Congo (Democratic Republic)

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Services.

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 Trust in Children registered for?

Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for Trust in Children yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Trust in Children. 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 Trust in Children?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Trust in Children a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Trust in Children as a registered charity (number 236625) 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 Trust in Children's charity number?: Trust in Children's charity number is 236625. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 236625?: Search 236625 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 Trust in Children do?: Trust in Children seeks to help disadvantaged children through enabling them to access education. We focus on supporting causes that larger charities often overlook, where our input will have maximum impact on a child or young person's life.
Does Trust in Children have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Trust in Children. 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 Trust in Children?: Trust in Children's website listed in our register data is http://www.trustinchildren.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 Trust in Children?: The register does not record Trust in Children as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Trust in Children previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Trust in Children: East India Club.
When was Trust in Children registered as a charity?: Trust in Children was entered on the register on 28 September 1964.

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.