--- title: "The Blackden Trust — check charity number 1115818 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Blackden Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1115818. Education/training charity based in Blackden. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-blackden-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T04:50:06.639Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Blackden Trust is a registered charity (number 1115818) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £12,119 (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 The Blackden Trust? Registered charity number 1115818 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Blackden Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £12,119 Website [www.theblackdentrust.org.uk](http://www.theblackdentrust.org.uk/) ## What does The Blackden Trust do? The Trust cares for a Tudor house on a site that has been inhabited for 10,000 years. It uses the place and its collections to inspire participation through interdisciplinary workshops, events and training in ways that enhance the Curriculum, are enriched by archaeological, scientific and creative expertise, and link with the work of the author Alan Garner, whose workplace Blackden remains. ## What causes is The Blackden Trust registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Blackden Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Blackden 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-blackden-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.theblackdentrust.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Blackden Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Blackden Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1115818) 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 Blackden Trust's charity number? The Blackden Trust's charity number is 1115818. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1115818? Search 1115818 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 Blackden Trust do? The Trust cares for a Tudor house on a site that has been inhabited for 10,000 years. It uses the place and its collections to inspire participation through interdisciplinary workshops, events and training in ways that enhance the Curriculum, are enriched by archaeological, scientific and creative expertise, and link with the work of the author Alan Garner, whose workplace Blackden remains. Does The Blackden Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Blackden 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 Blackden Trust? The Blackden Trust's website is http://www.theblackdentrust.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/1115818).