THE FRANCIS TRUST

Registration #286482 · Registered

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30 CHURCH STREET CHESHAM HP5 1HU

57
out of 100
Good Standing

The charity is responsible for the maintenance, protection and display of the Chesham Town Picture, under the terms of the Francis Trust document dated 1982. Following display in the town library and a restoration in 2012/13, the picture was moved to Chesham Museum in 2013. With the closure of the museum in 2017 the picture now resides in the meeting room of the Town Clerk, Town Hall, Chesham.

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About THE FRANCIS TRUST

THE FRANCIS TRUST is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 286482). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Good Standing" rating with a CharityScore of 57/100 — a charity in good standing with solid but not exceptional governance indicators. This reflects adequate performance across most criteria, though some areas fall short of the strongest-rated charities. No financial data has been submitted to the Charity Commission for THE FRANCIS TRUST, which may indicate the charity's income falls below the filing threshold, or that returns have not been submitted. According to the Charity Commission register, THE FRANCIS TRUST describes its activities as follows: The charity is responsible for the maintenance, protection and display of the Chesham Town Picture, under the terms of the Francis Trust document dated 1982. Following display in the town library and a restoration in 2012/13, the picture was moved to Chesham Museum in 2013. With the closure of the museum in 2017 the picture now resides in the meeting room of the Town Clerk, Town Hall, Chesham. Our analysis identified 1 minor governance flag for THE FRANCIS TRUST. No critical or high-severity concerns were found. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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⚠️ Red Flags (1)

Low
Transparency: No financial data available

Score Breakdown

Trustees & Governance20 / 25
Financial Health0 / 25
Filing History & Transparency17 / 30
Regulatory Standing10 / 10

Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026