--- title: "The Carbon Literacy Trust — check charity number 1156722 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Carbon Literacy Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1156722. Education/training charity based in 46-50 Oldham Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-carbon-literacy-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T16:01:56.972Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Carbon Literacy Trust is a registered charity (number 1156722) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £1,321,059 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Carbon Literacy Trust? Registered charity number 1156722 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 46-50 Oldham Street Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £1,321,059 Website [www.carbonliteracy.com](http://www.carbonliteracy.com/) ## What does The Carbon Literacy Trust do? The Carbon Literacy Project was created to deliver on an objective in Manchester's climate plan to offer everyone who lives, works or studies in the city a day's worth of learning about climate change. This unique and ambitious project is now expanding to underpin action to reduce emissions and accelerate growth in the low-carbon economy across the UK and beyond. ## What causes is The Carbon Literacy Trust registered for? Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Carbon Literacy Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Carbon Literacy 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-carbon-literacy-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.carbonliteracy.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Carbon Literacy Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Carbon Literacy Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1156722) 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 Carbon Literacy Trust's charity number? The Carbon Literacy Trust's charity number is 1156722. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1156722? Search 1156722 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 Carbon Literacy Trust do? The Carbon Literacy Project was created to deliver on an objective in Manchester's climate plan to offer everyone who lives, works or studies in the city a day's worth of learning about climate change. This unique and ambitious project is now expanding to underpin action to reduce emissions and accelerate growth in the low-carbon economy across the UK and beyond. Does The Carbon Literacy Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Carbon Literacy 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 Carbon Literacy Trust? The Carbon Literacy Trust's website is http://www.carbonliteracy.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/1156722).