--- title: "Joan Howes Charitable Trust — check charity number 1012823 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Joan Howes Charitable Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1012823. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Westhope. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/joan-howes-charitable-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T09:09:46.506Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Joan Howes Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number 1012823) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £4,034 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Joan Howes Charitable Trust? Registered charity number 1012823 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Westhope Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £4,034 ## What does Joan Howes Charitable Trust do? Support of craft guilds and craft people - mainly loans or grants for exhibitions, books etcetera ## What causes is Joan Howes Charitable Trust registered for? General Charitable PurposesArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Joan Howes Charitable Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Joan Howes 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=joan-howes-charitable-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Joan Howes Charitable Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Joan Howes Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1012823) 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 Joan Howes Charitable Trust's charity number? Joan Howes Charitable Trust's charity number is 1012823. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1012823? Search 1012823 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 Joan Howes Charitable Trust do? Support of craft guilds and craft people - mainly loans or grants for exhibitions, books etcetera Does Joan Howes Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Joan Howes 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 Joan Howes Charitable Trust? Joan Howes 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/1012823).