--- title: "Damilola Taylor Trust — check charity number 1087597 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Damilola Taylor Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1087597. General Charitable Purposes charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/damilola-taylor-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T01:55:33.827Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Damilola Taylor Trust is a registered charity (number 1087597) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £19,005 (year ending 2025-05-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Damilola Taylor Trust? Registered charity number 1087597 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location London Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31) £19,005 Website [www.damilolataylortrust.co.uk](http://www.damilolataylortrust.co.uk/) ## What does Damilola Taylor Trust do? The current activities of the charity are two fold: in its wider sense it is to campaign to create a community resilience to youth violent crime. More specifically the Charity works to mentor families and young people on how to make a significant transition in thinking and knowledge so that they can lead healthy lives; stay in school; grow up to become productive adults in society. ## What causes is Damilola Taylor Trust registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Damilola Taylor Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Damilola Taylor Trust is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=damilola-taylor-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.damilolataylortrust.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Damilola Taylor Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Damilola Taylor Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1087597) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Damilola Taylor Trust's charity number? Damilola Taylor Trust's charity number is 1087597. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1087597? Search 1087597 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 Damilola Taylor Trust do? The current activities of the charity are two fold: in its wider sense it is to campaign to create a community resilience to youth violent crime. More specifically the Charity works to mentor families and young people on how to make a significant transition in thinking and knowledge so that they can lead healthy lives; stay in school; grow up to become productive adults in society. Does Damilola Taylor Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Damilola Taylor 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 Damilola Taylor Trust? Damilola Taylor Trust's website is http://www.damilolataylortrust.co.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1087597).