--- title: "Leicester and Leicestershire Historic Churches Preservation Trust — check charity number 233476 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Leicester and Leicestershire Historic Churches Preservation Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 233476. Environment/conservation/heritage charity based in Asfordby. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/leicester-and-leicestershire-historic-churches-preservation-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:28:00.598Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Leicester and Leicestershire Historic Churches Preservation Trust is a registered charity (number 233476) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £42,027 (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 Leicester and Leicestershire Historic Churches Preservation Trust? Registered charity number 233476 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Asfordby Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £42,027 Website [www.lhct.org.uk](http://www.lhct.org.uk/) ## What does Leicester and Leicestershire Historic Churches Preservation Trust do? Raises money and gives grants for the preservation, repair, maintenance, improvement, upkeep, beautification and reconstruction of churches in the United Kingdom and of monuments, fittings, fixtures, stained glass, furniture, ornaments and chattels in such churches, and of the churchyard belonging to such churches. ## What causes is Leicester and Leicestershire Historic Churches Preservation Trust registered for? Environment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Leicester and Leicestershire Historic Churches Preservation Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Leicester and Leicestershire Historic Churches Preservation 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=leicester-and-leicestershire-historic-churches-preservation-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.lhct.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Leicester and Leicestershire Historic Churches Preservation Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Leicester and Leicestershire Historic Churches Preservation Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 233476) 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 Leicester and Leicestershire Historic Churches Preservation Trust's charity number? Leicester and Leicestershire Historic Churches Preservation Trust's charity number is 233476. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 233476? Search 233476 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 Leicester and Leicestershire Historic Churches Preservation Trust do? Raises money and gives grants for the preservation, repair, maintenance, improvement, upkeep, beautification and reconstruction of churches in the United Kingdom and of monuments, fittings, fixtures, stained glass, furniture, ornaments and chattels in such churches, and of the churchyard belonging to such churches. Does Leicester and Leicestershire Historic Churches Preservation Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Leicester and Leicestershire Historic Churches Preservation 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 Leicester and Leicestershire Historic Churches Preservation Trust? Leicester and Leicestershire Historic Churches Preservation Trust's website is http://www.lhct.org.uk — 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/233476).