--- title: "Gloucestershire Spiritual Direction Trust — check charity number 1187445 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Gloucestershire Spiritual Direction Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1187445. Education/training charity based in Ruddle. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/gloucestershire-spiritual-direction-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T14:46:04.206Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Gloucestershire Spiritual Direction Trust is a registered charity (number 1187445) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; religious activities; human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity. Its latest reported income was £13,207 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Gloucestershire Spiritual Direction Trust? Registered charity number 1187445 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Ruddle Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £13,207 ## What does Gloucestershire Spiritual Direction Trust do? The trust will achieve its charitable purposes by providing a course in training for spiritual directors, providing a confidential access service for those seeking spiritual direction, organising meetings and opportunities for CPD for practising spiritual directors and ensuring supervision is available and that spiritual directors hold themselves to the highest ethical standards. ## What causes is Gloucestershire Spiritual Direction Trust registered for? Education/trainingReligious ActivitiesHuman Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Gloucestershire Spiritual Direction Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Gloucestershire Spiritual Direction 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=gloucestershire-spiritual-direction-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Gloucestershire Spiritual Direction Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Gloucestershire Spiritual Direction Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1187445) 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 Gloucestershire Spiritual Direction Trust's charity number? Gloucestershire Spiritual Direction Trust's charity number is 1187445. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1187445? Search 1187445 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 Gloucestershire Spiritual Direction Trust do? The trust will achieve its charitable purposes by providing a course in training for spiritual directors, providing a confidential access service for those seeking spiritual direction, organising meetings and opportunities for CPD for practising spiritual directors and ensuring supervision is available and that spiritual directors hold themselves to the highest ethical standards. Does Gloucestershire Spiritual Direction Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gloucestershire Spiritual Direction 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 Gloucestershire Spiritual Direction Trust? Gloucestershire Spiritual Direction 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/1187445).