--- title: "St Margaret's Babington Charitable Trust — check charity number 1038294 | CharityCompare" description: "Is St Margaret's Babington Charitable Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1038294. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Newbury. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/st-margaret-s-babington-charitable-trust retrieved: 2026-08-25T14:31:46.995Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer St Margaret's Babington Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number 1038294) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; religious activities; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £78,859 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 St Margaret's Babington Charitable Trust? Registered charity number 1038294 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Newbury Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £78,859 ## What does St Margaret's Babington Charitable Trust do? The Charity owns and manages a former Parish Church that stands within its own Churchyard. The main activity of the Charity is the generation of sufficient income from weddings and other services or events at St. Margaret's Church, Babington to maintain the property and grounds in a good state of repair. ## What causes is St Margaret's Babington Charitable Trust registered for? General Charitable PurposesReligious ActivitiesArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for St Margaret's Babington Charitable Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. St Margaret's Babington Charitable 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=st-margaret-s-babington-charitable-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is St Margaret's Babington Charitable Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. St Margaret's Babington Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1038294) 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 St Margaret's Babington Charitable Trust's charity number? St Margaret's Babington Charitable Trust's charity number is 1038294. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1038294? Search 1038294 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 St Margaret's Babington Charitable Trust do? The Charity owns and manages a former Parish Church that stands within its own Churchyard. The main activity of the Charity is the generation of sufficient income from weddings and other services or events at St. Margaret's Church, Babington to maintain the property and grounds in a good state of repair. Does St Margaret's Babington Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for St Margaret's Babington Charitable 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 St Margaret's Babington Charitable Trust? St Margaret's Babington Charitable 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/1038294).