--- title: "Planning Aid Trust — check charity number 1092185 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Planning Aid Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1092185. Environment/conservation/heritage charity based in 41-42 Botolph Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/planning-aid-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T04:49:42.590Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Planning Aid Trust is a registered charity (number 1092185) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: environment/conservation/heritage. 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 Planning Aid Trust? Registered charity number 1092185 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 41-42 Botolph Lane ## What does Planning Aid Trust do? The Trust was formed to generate funds to support Planning Aid, a vital scheme to enable access to the planning system for those who might otherwise be excluded. Planning Aid is partially funded by Communities and Local Government by grant to the Royal Town Planning Institute. Other funding is required to supplement this grant and to continue expanding. ## What causes is Planning Aid Trust registered for? Environment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Planning Aid Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Planning Aid 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=planning-aid-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Planning Aid Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Planning Aid Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1092185) 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 Planning Aid Trust's charity number? Planning Aid Trust's charity number is 1092185. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1092185? Search 1092185 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 Planning Aid Trust do? The Trust was formed to generate funds to support Planning Aid, a vital scheme to enable access to the planning system for those who might otherwise be excluded. Planning Aid is partially funded by Communities and Local Government by grant to the Royal Town Planning Institute. Other funding is required to supplement this grant and to continue expanding. Does Planning Aid Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Planning Aid 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 Planning Aid Trust? Planning Aid Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1092185).