--- title: "Gold Rivers Trust — check charity number 1139728 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Gold Rivers Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1139728. Education/training charity based in The Crescent. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/gold-rivers-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:42:36.847Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Gold Rivers Trust is a registered charity (number 1139728) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science; amateur sport. 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 Gold Rivers Trust? Registered charity number 1139728 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location The Crescent ## What does Gold Rivers Trust do? 1 Volunteers have visited many landowners to open up new sites for educational gold panning2 We have participated in a diamond jubilee project, although the details are to be confidential3 We have developed a better understanding of ancient & obscure laws relating to gold mining and gold panning4 We plan to make jewellery using unrefined Welsh gold, to help promote further mineral research ## What causes is Gold Rivers Trust registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Gold Rivers Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Gold Rivers 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=gold-rivers-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Gold Rivers Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Gold Rivers Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1139728) 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 Gold Rivers Trust's charity number? Gold Rivers Trust's charity number is 1139728. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1139728? Search 1139728 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 Gold Rivers Trust do? 1 Volunteers have visited many landowners to open up new sites for educational gold panning2 We have participated in a diamond jubilee project, although the details are to be confidential3 We have developed a better understanding of ancient & obscure laws relating to gold mining and gold panning4 We plan to make jewellery using unrefined Welsh gold, to help promote further mineral research Does Gold Rivers Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gold Rivers 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 Gold Rivers Trust? Gold Rivers 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/1139728).