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title: "Peter Birtwistle Trust — check charity number 1183388 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Peter Birtwistle Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1183388. Disability charity based in Colne. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/peter-birtwistle-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:43:14.362Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Peter Birtwistle Trust is a registered charity (number 1183388) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £524,242 (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 Peter Birtwistle Trust?

Registered charity number

1183388

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Colne

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£524,242

Website

[peterbirtwistletrust.org.uk](http://peterbirtwistletrust.org.uk/)

## What does Peter Birtwistle Trust do?

The Peter Birtwistle Trust provides supported housing to older people in Colne, Lancashire. The charity is a member of the Almshouse Association and a Registered Provider of Social Housing. Applicants for accommodation must be over 60 years of age and have either been born in Colne or lived in the town for a minimum of 10 years during their lifetime.

## What causes is Peter Birtwistle Trust registered for?

DisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Peter Birtwistle Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Peter Birtwistle 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Peter Birtwistle Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Peter Birtwistle Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1183388) 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 Peter Birtwistle Trust's charity number?

Peter Birtwistle Trust's charity number is 1183388. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1183388?

Search 1183388 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 Peter Birtwistle Trust do?

The Peter Birtwistle Trust provides supported housing to older people in Colne, Lancashire. The charity is a member of the Almshouse Association and a Registered Provider of Social Housing. Applicants for accommodation must be over 60 years of age and have either been born in Colne or lived in the town for a minimum of 10 years during their lifetime.

Does Peter Birtwistle Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Peter Birtwistle 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 Peter Birtwistle Trust?

Peter Birtwistle Trust's website is http://peterbirtwistletrust.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/1183388).