--- title: "Forman Charitable Trust — check charity number 1162888 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Forman Charitable Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1162888. Education/training charity based in Elstree. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/forman-charitable-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T22:05:45.676Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Forman Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number 1162888) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £176,200 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Forman Charitable Trust? Registered charity number 1162888 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Elstree Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £176,200 ## What does Forman Charitable Trust do? The provision of grants and financial assistance for:- prevention and relief of poverty or hardship of those in need- advancement of Jewish education and faith in accordance with the doctrines and tenets of Judaism.- promotion, support and advancement of the visual and performing arts and community participation in healthy recreation and amateur sports ## What causes is Forman Charitable Trust registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Forman Charitable Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Forman Charitable 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=forman-charitable-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Forman Charitable Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Forman Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1162888) 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 Forman Charitable Trust's charity number? Forman Charitable Trust's charity number is 1162888. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1162888? Search 1162888 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 Forman Charitable Trust do? The provision of grants and financial assistance for:- prevention and relief of poverty or hardship of those in need- advancement of Jewish education and faith in accordance with the doctrines and tenets of Judaism.- promotion, support and advancement of the visual and performing arts and community participation in healthy recreation and amateur sports Does Forman Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Forman Charitable 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 Forman Charitable Trust? Forman Charitable Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1162888).