--- title: "The Churchill and Blakedown Villages Trust — check charity number 1163029 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Churchill and Blakedown Villages Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1163029. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Hagley. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-churchill-and-blakedown-villages-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T21:25:14.015Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Churchill and Blakedown Villages Trust is a registered charity (number 1163029) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; environment/conservation/heritage; recreation. Its latest reported income was £4,590 (year ending 2026-03-31). 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 Churchill and Blakedown Villages Trust? Registered charity number 1163029 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Hagley Latest income (year ending 2026-03-31) £4,590 ## What does The Churchill and Blakedown Villages Trust do? The Trust's main current activity is to hold and manage the reconstructed former Churchill and Blakedown Signal Box as a community asset on a long lease from the Parish Council as a locally listed heritage asset. ## What causes is The Churchill and Blakedown Villages Trust registered for? General Charitable PurposesEnvironment/conservation/heritageRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Churchill and Blakedown Villages Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Churchill and Blakedown Villages 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-churchill-and-blakedown-villages-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Churchill and Blakedown Villages Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Churchill and Blakedown Villages Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1163029) 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 Churchill and Blakedown Villages Trust's charity number? The Churchill and Blakedown Villages Trust's charity number is 1163029. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1163029? Search 1163029 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 Churchill and Blakedown Villages Trust do? The Trust's main current activity is to hold and manage the reconstructed former Churchill and Blakedown Signal Box as a community asset on a long lease from the Parish Council as a locally listed heritage asset. Does The Churchill and Blakedown Villages Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Churchill and Blakedown Villages 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 Churchill and Blakedown Villages Trust? The Churchill and Blakedown Villages 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/1163029).