--- title: "The Canon Law Society Trust — check charity number 266263 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Canon Law Society Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 266263. Education/training charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-canon-law-society-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T14:10:14.770Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Canon Law Society Trust is a registered charity (number 266263) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £124,182 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Canon Law Society Trust? Registered charity number 266263 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location London Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £124,182 Website [www.clsgbi.org](http://www.clsgbi.org/) ## What does The Canon Law Society Trust do? The Trust produces a number of publications on Canon Law.In co-operation with others it has published an English translation of the Code of Canon Law and a Commentary.It hosts the Lyndwood Lecture bi-annually.It holds an annual conference for members of the Society.It provides an annual course of training for the judges of ecclesiastical tribunals. ## What causes is The Canon Law Society Trust registered for? Education/trainingReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Canon Law Society Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Canon Law Society 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-canon-law-society-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.clsgbi.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Canon Law Society Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Canon Law Society Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 266263) 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 Canon Law Society Trust's charity number? The Canon Law Society Trust's charity number is 266263. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 266263? Search 266263 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 Canon Law Society Trust do? The Trust produces a number of publications on Canon Law.In co-operation with others it has published an English translation of the Code of Canon Law and a Commentary.It hosts the Lyndwood Lecture bi-annually.It holds an annual conference for members of the Society.It provides an annual course of training for the judges of ecclesiastical tribunals. Does The Canon Law Society Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Canon Law Society 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 Canon Law Society Trust? The Canon Law Society Trust's website is http://www.clsgbi.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/266263).