--- title: "The Catholic Schools Trust — check charity number 295175 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Catholic Schools Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 295175. Education/training charity based in Sherborne. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-catholic-schools-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T19:04:15.028Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Catholic Schools Trust is a registered charity (number 295175) 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 £9,780,255 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Catholic Schools Trust? Registered charity number 295175 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Sherborne Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £9,780,255 Website [www.leweston.co.uk](http://www.leweston.co.uk/) ## What does The Catholic Schools Trust do? THE CHARITABLE OBJECT IS TO PROVIDE AN INDEPENDENT ROMAN CATHOLIC SCHOOL FOR THE EDUCATION OF ROMAN CATHOLIC CHILDREN AND THOSE OF OTHER FAITHS OR NONE. ALSO TO PROVIDE CHARITABLE WORKS WHICH ADVANCE THE ROMAN CATHOLIC RELIGION. ## What causes is The Catholic Schools Trust registered for? Education/trainingReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Catholic Schools Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Catholic Schools 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-catholic-schools-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.leweston.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Catholic Schools Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Catholic Schools Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 295175) 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 Catholic Schools Trust's charity number? The Catholic Schools Trust's charity number is 295175. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 295175? Search 295175 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 Catholic Schools Trust do? THE CHARITABLE OBJECT IS TO PROVIDE AN INDEPENDENT ROMAN CATHOLIC SCHOOL FOR THE EDUCATION OF ROMAN CATHOLIC CHILDREN AND THOSE OF OTHER FAITHS OR NONE. ALSO TO PROVIDE CHARITABLE WORKS WHICH ADVANCE THE ROMAN CATHOLIC RELIGION. Does The Catholic Schools Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Catholic Schools 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 Catholic Schools Trust? The Catholic Schools Trust's website is http://www.leweston.co.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/295175).