--- title: "Legacy Trust UK — check charity number 1118809 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Legacy Trust UK a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1118809. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Sutton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/legacy-trust-uk retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:23:00.871Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Legacy Trust UK is a registered charity (number 1118809) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. 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 Legacy Trust UK? Registered charity number 1118809 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Sutton Website [www.legacytrustuk.org](http://www.legacytrustuk.org/) ## What does Legacy Trust UK do? To support a wide range of innovative cultural and sporting activities for all, which celebrate the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and leave a lasting legacy in communities throughout the United Kingdom. The support provided is in the form of providing grants regionally and nationally from 2008-2012. ## What causes is Legacy Trust UK registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Legacy Trust UK yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Legacy Trust UK 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=legacy-trust-uk&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.legacytrustuk.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Legacy Trust UK a legitimate charity? Yes. Legacy Trust UK is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1118809) 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 Legacy Trust UK's charity number? Legacy Trust UK's charity number is 1118809. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1118809? Search 1118809 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 Legacy Trust UK do? To support a wide range of innovative cultural and sporting activities for all, which celebrate the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and leave a lasting legacy in communities throughout the United Kingdom. The support provided is in the form of providing grants regionally and nationally from 2008-2012. Does Legacy Trust UK have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Legacy Trust UK. 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 Legacy Trust UK? Legacy Trust UK's website is http://www.legacytrustuk.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/1118809).