--- title: "The Forest Hermitage Trust — check charity number 1173083 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Forest Hermitage Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1173083. Religious Activities charity based in Fulbrook Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-forest-hermitage-trust retrieved: 2026-08-25T15:20:04.233Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Forest Hermitage Trust is a registered charity (number 1173083) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities. Its latest reported income was £102,970 (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 Forest Hermitage Trust? Registered charity number 1173083 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Fulbrook Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £102,970 Website [foresthermitage.org.uk](http://foresthermitage.org.uk/) ## What does The Forest Hermitage Trust do? TO ADVANCE BUDDHISM BY THE TEACHING OF BUDDHISM AND PROVIDING A RESIDENTIAL CENTRE OR CENTRES FOR BHIKKHUS TO TEACH AND PRACTICE BUDDHISM. ## What causes is The Forest Hermitage Trust registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Forest Hermitage Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Forest Hermitage 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-forest-hermitage-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://foresthermitage.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Forest Hermitage Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Forest Hermitage Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1173083) 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 Forest Hermitage Trust's charity number? The Forest Hermitage Trust's charity number is 1173083. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1173083? Search 1173083 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 Forest Hermitage Trust do? TO ADVANCE BUDDHISM BY THE TEACHING OF BUDDHISM AND PROVIDING A RESIDENTIAL CENTRE OR CENTRES FOR BHIKKHUS TO TEACH AND PRACTICE BUDDHISM. Does The Forest Hermitage Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Forest Hermitage 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 Forest Hermitage Trust? The Forest Hermitage Trust's website is http://foresthermitage.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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/1173083).