--- title: "The Belforte Trust — check charity number 1176386 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Belforte Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1176386. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Hamilton House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-belforte-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T01:10:16.055Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Belforte Trust is a registered charity (number 1176386) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; animals. Its latest reported income was £329,110 (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 Belforte Trust? Registered charity number 1176386 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Hamilton House Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £329,110 ## What does The Belforte Trust do? THE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY ARE AS FOLLOWS:- (1) FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC TO RELIEVE THE SUFFERING OF ANIMALS IN NEED OF CARE AND ATTENTION BY:- A) CARING FOR AND RE-HOMING ANIMALS THAT ARE ABANDONED, MISTREATED OR LOST B) PROVIDING VETERINARY CARE AND TREATMENT FOR ANIMALS C) PROMOTING KINDNESS TO ANIMALS D) PREVENTING OR SUPPRESSING CRUELTY TO ANIMALS E) RELIEVING THE SUFFERING OF A ## What causes is The Belforte Trust registered for? General Charitable PurposesAnimals ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Belforte Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Belforte 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-belforte-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Belforte Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Belforte Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1176386) 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 Belforte Trust's charity number? The Belforte Trust's charity number is 1176386. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1176386? Search 1176386 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 Belforte Trust do? THE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY ARE AS FOLLOWS:- (1) FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC TO RELIEVE THE SUFFERING OF ANIMALS IN NEED OF CARE AND ATTENTION BY:- A) CARING FOR AND RE-HOMING ANIMALS THAT ARE ABANDONED, MISTREATED OR LOST B) PROVIDING VETERINARY CARE AND TREATMENT FOR ANIMALS C) PROMOTING KINDNESS TO ANIMALS D) PREVENTING OR SUPPRESSING CRUELTY TO ANIMALS E) RELIEVING THE SUFFERING OF A Does The Belforte Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Belforte 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 Belforte Trust? The Belforte 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/1176386).