--- title: "The Achilles Trust — check charity number 1152963 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Achilles Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1152963. Education/training charity based in Woodford Green. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-achilles-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T15:39:17.836Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Achilles Trust is a registered charity (number 1152963) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £150,268 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 The Achilles Trust? Registered charity number 1152963 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Woodford Green Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £150,268 ## What does The Achilles Trust do? The Achilles Trust aims to support the promotion and encouragement of athletics amongst students of Oxford and Cambridge Universities. It supports athletics fixtures of these students, in particular the Transatlantic Series of fixtures with US universities. It can also support other charitable educational purposes, in particular relating to the encouragement of athletics generally. ## What causes is The Achilles Trust registered for? Education/trainingAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Achilles Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Achilles 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=the-achilles-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Achilles Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Achilles Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1152963) 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 The Achilles Trust's charity number? The Achilles Trust's charity number is 1152963. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1152963? Search 1152963 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 The Achilles Trust do? The Achilles Trust aims to support the promotion and encouragement of athletics amongst students of Oxford and Cambridge Universities. It supports athletics fixtures of these students, in particular the Transatlantic Series of fixtures with US universities. It can also support other charitable educational purposes, in particular relating to the encouragement of athletics generally. Does The Achilles Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Achilles 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 The Achilles Trust? The Achilles 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/1152963).