--- title: "The Caerlow Trust — check charity number 1202408 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Caerlow Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1202408. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 5 New Street Square. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-caerlow-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T15:03:46.038Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Caerlow Trust is a registered charity (number 1202408) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £997,095 (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 Caerlow Trust? Registered charity number 1202408 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 5 New Street Square Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £997,095 Website [www.thecaerlowtrust.org](http://www.thecaerlowtrust.org/) ## What does The Caerlow Trust do? The Caerlow Trust selects organisations to support following careful research and in line with the priorities of the Trust, which are broadly related to relieving homelessness, food poverty and addiction in the UK. It does not accept unsolicited applications for funding. ## What causes is The Caerlow Trust registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Caerlow Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Caerlow 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-caerlow-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.thecaerlowtrust.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Caerlow Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Caerlow Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1202408) 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 Caerlow Trust's charity number? The Caerlow Trust's charity number is 1202408. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1202408? Search 1202408 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 Caerlow Trust do? The Caerlow Trust selects organisations to support following careful research and in line with the priorities of the Trust, which are broadly related to relieving homelessness, food poverty and addiction in the UK. It does not accept unsolicited applications for funding. Does The Caerlow Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Caerlow 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 Caerlow Trust? The Caerlow Trust's website is http://www.thecaerlowtrust.org — 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/1202408).