--- title: "The Charles Wilson Trust — check charity number 260457 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Charles Wilson Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 260457. Education/training charity based in Crewe. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-charles-wilson-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T20:05:18.495Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Charles Wilson Trust is a registered charity (number 260457) 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 £9,127 (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 Wilson Trust? Registered charity number 260457 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Crewe Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £9,127 ## What does The Charles Wilson Trust do? The Charles Wilson Trust was established with the primary purpose of furthering any movement likely to promote unification amongst religious sects and the advance of true religion locally by preference but not necessarily. ## What causes is The Charles Wilson Trust registered for? Education/trainingReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Charles Wilson Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Charles Wilson 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-wilson-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Charles Wilson Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Charles Wilson Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 260457) 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 Wilson Trust's charity number? The Charles Wilson Trust's charity number is 260457. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 260457? Search 260457 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 Wilson Trust do? The Charles Wilson Trust was established with the primary purpose of furthering any movement likely to promote unification amongst religious sects and the advance of true religion locally by preference but not necessarily. Does The Charles Wilson Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Charles Wilson 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 Wilson Trust? The Charles Wilson 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/260457).