--- title: "Local Trust — check charity number 1147511 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Local Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1147511. Economic/community Development/employment charity based in Unit A. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/local-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T12:07:45.827Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Local Trust is a registered charity (number 1147511) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £2,142,000 (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 Local Trust? Registered charity number 1147511 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Unit A Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £2,142,000 Website [www.localtrust.org.uk](http://www.localtrust.org.uk/) ## What does Local Trust do? Local Trust will undertake activities to develop the capacity and skills (including the enterprise skills) of members of socially and economically disadvantaged communities in the United Kingdom in such a way that they are better able to identify, and help meet, their needs as individuals and to improve the communities in which they live. ## What causes is Local Trust registered for? Economic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Local Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Local 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=local-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.localtrust.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Local Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Local Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1147511) 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 Local Trust's charity number? Local Trust's charity number is 1147511. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1147511? Search 1147511 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 Local Trust do? Local Trust will undertake activities to develop the capacity and skills (including the enterprise skills) of members of socially and economically disadvantaged communities in the United Kingdom in such a way that they are better able to identify, and help meet, their needs as individuals and to improve the communities in which they live. Does Local Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Local 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 Local Trust? Local Trust's website is http://www.localtrust.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/1147511).