--- title: "The Fernhill Trust — check charity number 1201647 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Fernhill Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1201647. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 2 St. Andrews Place. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-fernhill-trust retrieved: 2026-08-25T14:04:38.361Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Fernhill Trust is a registered charity (number 1201647) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £32,935 (year ending 2025-10-31). 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 Fernhill Trust? Registered charity number 1201647 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 2 St. Andrews Place Latest income (year ending 2025-10-31) £32,935 ## What does The Fernhill Trust do? To relieve poverty or financial hardship in the community of Over Alderley and Birtles in Cheshire by providing grants to individuals in need and/or other charities working to prevent or relieve poverty. To advance the Christian religion and the advancement of Education for those linked to the community of Over Alerley and Birtles in Cheshire ## What causes is The Fernhill Trust registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Fernhill Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Fernhill 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-fernhill-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Fernhill Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Fernhill Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1201647) 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 Fernhill Trust's charity number? The Fernhill Trust's charity number is 1201647. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1201647? Search 1201647 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 Fernhill Trust do? To relieve poverty or financial hardship in the community of Over Alderley and Birtles in Cheshire by providing grants to individuals in need and/or other charities working to prevent or relieve poverty. To advance the Christian religion and the advancement of Education for those linked to the community of Over Alerley and Birtles in Cheshire Does The Fernhill Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Fernhill 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 Fernhill Trust? The Fernhill 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/1201647).