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title: "Hughes APS Trust — check charity number 1172388 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Hughes APS Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1172388. Education/training charity based in Tog 24/25. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hughes-aps-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-24T22:13:46.547Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Hughes APS Trust is a registered charity (number 1172388) 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 £5,764 (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 Hughes APS Trust?

Registered charity number

1172388

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Tog 24/25

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£5,764

Website

[www.hughesapstrust.org](https://www.hughesapstrust.org/)

## What does Hughes APS Trust do?

GHIC is the only UK and International Hughes (Antiphospholipid) Syndrome Charity that is dedicated to educating patients, doctors and all those affected by Hughes Syndrome, raising awareness for much earlier diagnosis and contributing to research to find better treatment options.

## What causes is Hughes APS Trust registered for?

Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hughes APS Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hughes APS 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Hughes APS Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Hughes APS Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1172388) 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 Hughes APS Trust's charity number?

Hughes APS Trust's charity number is 1172388. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1172388?

Search 1172388 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 Hughes APS Trust do?

GHIC is the only UK and International Hughes (Antiphospholipid) Syndrome Charity that is dedicated to educating patients, doctors and all those affected by Hughes Syndrome, raising awareness for much earlier diagnosis and contributing to research to find better treatment options.

Does Hughes APS Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hughes APS 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 Hughes APS Trust?

Hughes APS Trust's website is https://www.hughesapstrust.org/ — 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/1172388).