--- title: "Teso Development Trust — check charity number 1005139 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Teso Development Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1005139. Education/training charity based in Leamington Spa. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/teso-development-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:22:22.154Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Teso Development Trust is a registered charity (number 1005139) 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; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £78,423 (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 Teso Development Trust? Registered charity number 1005139 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Leamington Spa Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £78,423 Website [www.teso.org.uk](http://www.teso.org.uk/) ## What does Teso Development Trust do? We work with the christian churches at the Teso region of North East Uganda to provide relief of poverty, hunger and ill health through the provision of clean water, the improvement of livelihoods through training and support for improved agriculture and the development of community self help and leadership through training of community groups as well as the advancement of the Christian religion. ## What causes is Teso Development Trust registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Teso Development Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Teso Development 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=teso-development-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.teso.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Teso Development Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Teso Development Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1005139) 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 Teso Development Trust's charity number? Teso Development Trust's charity number is 1005139. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1005139? Search 1005139 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 Teso Development Trust do? We work with the christian churches at the Teso region of North East Uganda to provide relief of poverty, hunger and ill health through the provision of clean water, the improvement of livelihoods through training and support for improved agriculture and the development of community self help and leadership through training of community groups as well as the advancement of the Christian religion. Does Teso Development Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Teso Development 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 Teso Development Trust? Teso Development Trust's website is http://www.teso.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/1005139).