--- title: "ESA Community Trust — check charity number 1182484 | CharityCompare" description: "Is ESA Community Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1182484. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Borehamwood. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/esa-community-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T03:50:40.325Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer ESA Community Trust is a registered charity (number 1182484) 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. Its latest reported income was £9,386 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 ESA Community Trust? Registered charity number 1182484 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Borehamwood Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £9,386 Website [www.elstreescreenarts.com](https://www.elstreescreenarts.com/) ## What does ESA Community Trust do? We raise funds to enhance the education, training and provision of education and training for students and trainees at Elstree Screen Arts Academy and the local community. ## What causes is ESA Community Trust registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for ESA Community Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. ESA Community 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=esa-community-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.elstreescreenarts.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is ESA Community Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. ESA Community Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1182484) 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 ESA Community Trust's charity number? ESA Community Trust's charity number is 1182484. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1182484? Search 1182484 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 ESA Community Trust do? We raise funds to enhance the education, training and provision of education and training for students and trainees at Elstree Screen Arts Academy and the local community. Does ESA Community Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for ESA Community 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 ESA Community Trust? ESA Community Trust's website is https://www.elstreescreenarts.com — 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/1182484).