--- title: "Gear Trust UK — check charity number 1196937 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Gear Trust UK a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1196937. Education/training charity based in 36 Scotts Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/gear-trust-uk retrieved: 2026-08-23T03:21:08.845Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Gear Trust UK is a registered charity (number 1196937) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. Its latest reported income was £789,050 (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 Gear Trust UK? Registered charity number 1196937 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 36 Scotts Road Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £789,050 ## What does Gear Trust UK do? 1. Provision of micro finance including loans and/or equity funding for small enterprises;2. Provision of assistance in the establishment of small businesses and the provision of support for small businesses owned by and primarily employing those in poverty or financial hardship;3. Promote education by awarding scholarships etc;4. Provision of food and medical treatment for poor people. ## What causes is Gear Trust UK registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Gear Trust UK yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Gear Trust UK 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=gear-trust-uk&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Gear Trust UK a legitimate charity? Yes. Gear Trust UK is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1196937) 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 Gear Trust UK's charity number? Gear Trust UK's charity number is 1196937. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1196937? Search 1196937 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 Gear Trust UK do? 1. Provision of micro finance including loans and/or equity funding for small enterprises;2. Provision of assistance in the establishment of small businesses and the provision of support for small businesses owned by and primarily employing those in poverty or financial hardship;3. Promote education by awarding scholarships etc;4. Provision of food and medical treatment for poor people. Does Gear Trust UK have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gear Trust UK. 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 Gear Trust UK? Gear Trust UK 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/1196937).