--- title: "London Development Trust Ltd — check charity number 1189281 | CharityCompare" description: "Is London Development Trust Ltd a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1189281. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Kayani Avenue. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/london-development-trust-ltd retrieved: 2026-08-24T21:05:29.435Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer London Development Trust Ltd is a registered charity (number 1189281) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £1,170,245 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 London Development Trust Ltd? Registered charity number 1189281 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Kayani Avenue Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £1,170,245 Website [www.ldtgroup.org.uk](http://www.ldtgroup.org.uk/) ## What does London Development Trust Ltd do? Champion of social and economic regeneration activities across London. Ownership of assets to promote wellbeing, community cohesion, education, and economic benefit ## What causes is London Development Trust Ltd registered for? General Charitable PurposesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for London Development Trust Ltd yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. London Development Trust Ltd 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=london-development-trust-ltd&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.ldtgroup.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is London Development Trust Ltd a legitimate charity? Yes. London Development Trust Ltd is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1189281) 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 London Development Trust Ltd's charity number? London Development Trust Ltd's charity number is 1189281. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1189281? Search 1189281 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 London Development Trust Ltd do? Champion of social and economic regeneration activities across London. Ownership of assets to promote wellbeing, community cohesion, education, and economic benefit Does London Development Trust Ltd have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for London Development Trust Ltd. 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 London Development Trust Ltd? London Development Trust Ltd's website is http://www.ldtgroup.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/1189281).