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title: "The Gelert Trust — check charity number 1171674 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Gelert Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1171674. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Smethwick. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-gelert-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-26T00:20:23.920Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Gelert Trust is a registered charity (number 1171674) 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. Its latest reported income was £1,060 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Gelert Trust?

Registered charity number

1171674

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Smethwick

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£1,060

Website

[gelert-trust.org.uk](https://gelert-trust.org.uk/)

## What does The Gelert Trust do?

The Gelert Trust is an educational charity dedicated to preserving and sharing the traditional skills involved in operating and maintaining steam locomotives and associated equipment. It owns steam engine Bagnall No 3050 (?Gelert?), currently resident at Welsh Highland Heritage Railway Porthmadog

## What causes is The Gelert Trust registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/training

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Gelert Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Gelert 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is The Gelert Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Gelert Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1171674) 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 Gelert Trust's charity number?

The Gelert Trust's charity number is 1171674. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1171674?

Search 1171674 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 Gelert Trust do?

The Gelert Trust is an educational charity dedicated to preserving and sharing the traditional skills involved in operating and maintaining steam locomotives and associated equipment. It owns steam engine Bagnall No 3050 (?Gelert?), currently resident at Welsh Highland Heritage Railway Porthmadog

Does The Gelert Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Gelert 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 Gelert Trust?

The Gelert Trust's website is https://gelert-trust.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/1171674).