--- title: "Lotus Children's Education Trust — check charity number 1170236 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Lotus Children's Education Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1170236. Education/training charity based in Birmingham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/lotus-children-s-education-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T20:12:12.263Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Lotus Children's Education Trust is a registered charity (number 1170236) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £51,317 (year ending 2025-09-15). 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 Lotus Children's Education Trust? Registered charity number 1170236 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Birmingham Latest income (year ending 2025-09-15) £51,317 Website [www.lotuseducation.net](http://www.lotuseducation.net/) ## What does Lotus Children's Education Trust do? (a) We support to advance the education of children and adolescents (aged 5-18 years) who are orphaned, destitute, disadvantaged, or in other ways deprived; (b)The relief of financial need and suffering among victims of natural or other kinds of disaster in the form of money (or other means deemed suitable) for persons, bodies, organisations and/or countries affec ## What causes is Lotus Children's Education Trust registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Lotus Children's Education Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Lotus Children's Education 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=lotus-children-s-education-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.lotuseducation.net/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Lotus Children's Education Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Lotus Children's Education Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1170236) 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 Lotus Children's Education Trust's charity number? Lotus Children's Education Trust's charity number is 1170236. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1170236? Search 1170236 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 Lotus Children's Education Trust do? (a) We support to advance the education of children and adolescents (aged 5-18 years) who are orphaned, destitute, disadvantaged, or in other ways deprived; (b)The relief of financial need and suffering among victims of natural or other kinds of disaster in the form of money (or other means deemed suitable) for persons, bodies, organisations and/or countries affec Does Lotus Children's Education Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lotus Children's Education 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 Lotus Children's Education Trust? Lotus Children's Education Trust's website is http://www.lotuseducation.net/ — 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/1170236).