--- title: "The Benin Trust — check charity number 1116338 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Benin Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1116338. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 21 - 23 Woodgrange Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-benin-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T03:37:13.803Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Benin Trust is a registered charity (number 1116338) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £71,378 (year ending 2024-10-31). 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 Benin Trust? Registered charity number 1116338 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 21 - 23 Woodgrange Road Latest income (year ending 2024-10-31) £71,378 Website [www.thebenintrust.com](http://www.thebenintrust.com/) ## What does The Benin Trust do? Provision of senior citizen support and volunteering, organizing youth mentoring and health promotion including sports and recreational services, delivering vocational education including entrepreneurship, film-making, arts and mother tongue language training , offering job-search, capacity building workshops, research , promotion of black history and other general charitable activities ## What causes is The Benin Trust registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Benin Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Benin 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-benin-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.thebenintrust.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Benin Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Benin Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1116338) 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 Benin Trust's charity number? The Benin Trust's charity number is 1116338. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1116338? Search 1116338 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 Benin Trust do? Provision of senior citizen support and volunteering, organizing youth mentoring and health promotion including sports and recreational services, delivering vocational education including entrepreneurship, film-making, arts and mother tongue language training , offering job-search, capacity building workshops, research , promotion of black history and other general charitable activities Does The Benin Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Benin 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 Benin Trust? The Benin Trust's website is http://www.thebenintrust.com — 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/1116338).