--- title: "The Charles Akrill Trust — check charity number 220142 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Charles Akrill Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 220142. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in Halesowen. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-charles-akrill-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T20:05:10.113Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Charles Akrill Trust is a registered charity (number 220142) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £7,642 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Charles Akrill Trust? Registered charity number 220142 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Halesowen Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £7,642 ## What does The Charles Akrill Trust do? The Trust operates in the Borough of Sandwell for the benefit of those in necessitous circumstances to support the purchase of household appliances and domestic fittings for the benefit of dis-advantaged members of the community. ## What causes is The Charles Akrill Trust registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Charles Akrill Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Charles Akrill 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-charles-akrill-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Charles Akrill Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Charles Akrill Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 220142) 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 Charles Akrill Trust's charity number? The Charles Akrill Trust's charity number is 220142. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 220142? Search 220142 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 Charles Akrill Trust do? The Trust operates in the Borough of Sandwell for the benefit of those in necessitous circumstances to support the purchase of household appliances and domestic fittings for the benefit of dis-advantaged members of the community. Does The Charles Akrill Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Charles Akrill 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 Charles Akrill Trust? The Charles Akrill Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/220142).