--- title: "Lion Salt Works Trust — check charity number 1020258 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Lion Salt Works Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1020258. Environment/conservation/heritage charity based in Winsford. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/lion-salt-works-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T21:56:47.868Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Lion Salt Works Trust is a registered charity (number 1020258) 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 £496 (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 Lion Salt Works Trust? Registered charity number 1020258 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Winsford Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £496 Website [lionsaltworkstrust.com](http://lionsaltworkstrust.com/) ## What does Lion Salt Works Trust do? Support of a restored industrial heritage working museum at the site of the Lion Salt Works in Marston, Northwich, which was the last working open pan salt works in the UK and is now a scheduled monument. Also education by the interpretation of the history of the site and former proprietors, the heritage of salt making in Cheshire and elsewhere, the science of salt and related products. ## What causes is Lion Salt Works Trust registered for? Environment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Lion Salt Works Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Lion Salt Works 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=lion-salt-works-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://lionsaltworkstrust.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Lion Salt Works Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Lion Salt Works Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1020258) 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 Lion Salt Works Trust's charity number? Lion Salt Works Trust's charity number is 1020258. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1020258? Search 1020258 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 Lion Salt Works Trust do? Support of a restored industrial heritage working museum at the site of the Lion Salt Works in Marston, Northwich, which was the last working open pan salt works in the UK and is now a scheduled monument. Also education by the interpretation of the history of the site and former proprietors, the heritage of salt making in Cheshire and elsewhere, the science of salt and related products. Does Lion Salt Works Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lion Salt Works 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 Lion Salt Works Trust? Lion Salt Works Trust's website is http://lionsaltworkstrust.com — 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/1020258).