--- title: "Joseph Abel Charitable Trust — check charity number 1018597 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Joseph Abel Charitable Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1018597. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Sale. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/joseph-abel-charitable-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T13:16:42.956Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Joseph Abel Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number 1018597) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. Its latest reported income was £6,250 (year ending 2025-02-28). 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 Joseph Abel Charitable Trust? Registered charity number 1018597 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Sale Latest income (year ending 2025-02-28) £6,250 ## What does Joseph Abel Charitable Trust do? (1) Donations received from family members. (2) Donations made by charity to charitable organisations. ## What causes is Joseph Abel Charitable Trust registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Joseph Abel Charitable Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Joseph Abel 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=joseph-abel-charitable-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Joseph Abel Charitable Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Joseph Abel Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1018597) 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 Joseph Abel Charitable Trust's charity number? Joseph Abel Charitable Trust's charity number is 1018597. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1018597? Search 1018597 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 Joseph Abel Charitable Trust do? (1) Donations received from family members. (2) Donations made by charity to charitable organisations. Does Joseph Abel Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Joseph Abel 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 Joseph Abel Charitable Trust? Joseph Abel 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/1018597).