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title: "Desborough Community Development Trust — check charity number 1142865 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Desborough Community Development Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1142865. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Desborough. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/desborough-community-development-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:03:04.409Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Desborough Community Development Trust is a registered charity (number 1142865) 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; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £68,102 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Desborough Community Development Trust?

Registered charity number

1142865

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Desborough

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£68,102

Website

[www.dcdt.org.uk](http://www.dcdt.org.uk/)

## What does Desborough Community Development Trust do?

To provide grant funding to community groups and families in need. To promote public benefit through regeneration of Desborough by creating training and employment opportunities by the provision of workspace, training to the unemployed, and by the provision of advice and assistance. Maintain public amenities, where possible through the preservation of locally important historic buildings.

## What causes is Desborough Community Development Trust registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Desborough Community Development Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Desborough Community Development 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Desborough Community Development Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Desborough Community Development Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1142865) 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 Desborough Community Development Trust's charity number?

Desborough Community Development Trust's charity number is 1142865. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1142865?

Search 1142865 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 Desborough Community Development Trust do?

To provide grant funding to community groups and families in need. To promote public benefit through regeneration of Desborough by creating training and employment opportunities by the provision of workspace, training to the unemployed, and by the provision of advice and assistance. Maintain public amenities, where possible through the preservation of locally important historic buildings.

Does Desborough Community Development Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Desborough Community Development 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 Desborough Community Development Trust?

Desborough Community Development Trust's website is http://www.dcdt.org.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/1142865).