--- title: "The Edgefield Cottage Trust — check charity number 243061 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Edgefield Cottage Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 243061. Accommodation/housing charity based in Back Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-edgefield-cottage-trust retrieved: 2026-08-25T09:55:54.382Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Edgefield Cottage Trust is a registered charity (number 243061) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: accommodation/housing. Its latest reported income was £10,080 (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 Edgefield Cottage Trust? Registered charity number 243061 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Back Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £10,080 ## What does The Edgefield Cottage Trust do? Provision of two almshouse cottages in the parish of Edgefield for the benefit of aged or infirm inhabitants from the parish or neighbouring area. ## What causes is The Edgefield Cottage Trust registered for? Accommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Edgefield Cottage Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Edgefield Cottage 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-edgefield-cottage-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Edgefield Cottage Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Edgefield Cottage Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 243061) 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 Edgefield Cottage Trust's charity number? The Edgefield Cottage Trust's charity number is 243061. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 243061? Search 243061 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 Edgefield Cottage Trust do? Provision of two almshouse cottages in the parish of Edgefield for the benefit of aged or infirm inhabitants from the parish or neighbouring area. Does The Edgefield Cottage Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Edgefield Cottage 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 Edgefield Cottage Trust? The Edgefield Cottage 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/243061).