The Chess Trust
The Chess Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, amateur sport, recreation, based in 3 Bear Hill.
Quick answer
What are the key facts about The Chess Trust?
- Registered charity number
- 1160881
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- CIO
- Location
- 3 Bear Hill
- Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31)
- £27,387
What does The Chess Trust do?
Provision of grants to organisations and individuals for the development of the playing of chess
What causes is The Chess Trust registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for The Chess Trust yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Chess 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Chess Trust a legitimate charity?
- Yes. The Chess Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1160881) 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 Chess Trust's charity number?
- The Chess Trust's charity number is 1160881. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 1160881?
- Search 1160881 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 Chess Trust do?
- Provision of grants to organisations and individuals for the development of the playing of chess
- Does The Chess Trust have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Chess 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 Chess Trust?
- The Chess 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.