--- title: "The Chaucer Heritage Trust — check charity number 1014467 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Chaucer Heritage Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1014467. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Dartmouth Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-chaucer-heritage-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T20:06:59.799Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Chaucer Heritage Trust is a registered charity (number 1014467) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £17,250 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Chaucer Heritage Trust? Registered charity number 1014467 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Dartmouth Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £17,250 ## What does The Chaucer Heritage Trust do? Furthering among the general public interest, understanding and appeciation of the works of Geoffrey Chaucer, his life and times and influence, and his position in English and world literature, in such manner as the trustees from time to time think fit ## What causes is The Chaucer Heritage Trust registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Chaucer Heritage Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Chaucer Heritage 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-chaucer-heritage-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Chaucer Heritage Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Chaucer Heritage Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1014467) 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 Chaucer Heritage Trust's charity number? The Chaucer Heritage Trust's charity number is 1014467. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1014467? Search 1014467 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 Chaucer Heritage Trust do? Furthering among the general public interest, understanding and appeciation of the works of Geoffrey Chaucer, his life and times and influence, and his position in English and world literature, in such manner as the trustees from time to time think fit Does The Chaucer Heritage Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Chaucer Heritage 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 Chaucer Heritage Trust? The Chaucer Heritage 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/1014467).