Is Walsingham Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Walsingham Trust as a registered charity (number 265755) 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 Walsingham Trust's charity number?

Walsingham Trust's charity number is 265755. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 265755?

Search 265755 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 Walsingham Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Walsingham 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 Walsingham Trust?

Walsingham Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.walsingham.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 Walsingham Trust registered as a charity?

Walsingham Trust was entered on the register on 23 May 1973.

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Walsingham Trust

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Walsingham 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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What are the key facts about Walsingham Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31: £0
Registered charity number: 265755
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust
Register contact address detail (not service area): R C National Shrine
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: www.walsingham.org.uk

Quick answer

Walsingham Trust (number 265755) 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 Walsingham Trust do?

Objectives a) the provision of maintenance and repair of places of worship, hostel accommodation and facilities for pilgrims;b) the promotion of public worship; c) the advancement of religion and relief of poverty anywhere in the world.The charity operates the Pilgrim Bureau, a hostel for pilgrims, and the Slipper Chapel at the site of the Walsingham Shrine as well as shops and a cafe.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Walsingham Trust

Answers Walsingham 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 Walsingham 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: 23 May 1973
Also known as: Rc National Shrine
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; 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 Walsingham Trust registered for?

General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyReligious Activities

Why is there no Clarity Score for Walsingham Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Walsingham 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 Walsingham 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.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Walsingham Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Walsingham Trust as a registered charity (number 265755) 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 Walsingham Trust's charity number?: Walsingham Trust's charity number is 265755. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 265755?: Search 265755 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 Walsingham Trust do?: Objectives a) the provision of maintenance and repair of places of worship, hostel accommodation and facilities for pilgrims;b) the promotion of public worship; c) the advancement of religion and relief of poverty anywhere in the world.The charity operates the Pilgrim Bureau, a hostel for pilgrims, and the Slipper Chapel at the site of the Walsingham Shrine as well as shops and a cafe.
Does Walsingham Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Walsingham 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 Walsingham Trust?: Walsingham Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.walsingham.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 Walsingham Trust?: The register records Walsingham 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 Walsingham Trust registered as a charity?: Walsingham Trust was entered on the register on 23 May 1973.

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.