--- title: "The Dark Ages Charitable Trust — check charity number 1053042 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Dark Ages Charitable Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1053042. Education/training charity based in Almunecar. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-dark-ages-charitable-trust retrieved: 2026-08-25T02:46:37.834Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Dark Ages Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number 1053042) 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; arts/culture/heritage/science. 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 Dark Ages Charitable Trust? Registered charity number 1053042 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Almunecar ## What does The Dark Ages Charitable Trust do? Regular battle and craft practice on most Wednesday evenings. Shows around the UK and Europe. Saxon and Viking experience days for school classes. ## What causes is The Dark Ages Charitable Trust registered for? Education/trainingReligious ActivitiesArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Dark Ages Charitable Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Dark Ages Charitable 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-dark-ages-charitable-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Dark Ages Charitable Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Dark Ages Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1053042) 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 Dark Ages Charitable Trust's charity number? The Dark Ages Charitable Trust's charity number is 1053042. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1053042? Search 1053042 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 Dark Ages Charitable Trust do? Regular battle and craft practice on most Wednesday evenings. Shows around the UK and Europe. Saxon and Viking experience days for school classes. Does The Dark Ages Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Dark Ages Charitable 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 Dark Ages Charitable Trust? The Dark Ages Charitable 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/1053042).