--- title: "The Great Cross Trust — check charity number 1098276 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Great Cross Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1098276. Accommodation/housing charity based in Grasmere. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-great-cross-trust retrieved: 2026-08-26T02:36:38.311Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Great Cross Trust is a registered charity (number 1098276) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: accommodation/housing; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £58,973 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Great Cross Trust? Registered charity number 1098276 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Grasmere Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £58,973 ## What does The Great Cross Trust do? Great Cross Trust owns and manages the letting of eleven houses in the village of Grasmere, Cumbria. ## What causes is The Great Cross Trust registered for? Accommodation/housingEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Great Cross Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Great Cross 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-great-cross-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Great Cross Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Great Cross Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1098276) 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 Great Cross Trust's charity number? The Great Cross Trust's charity number is 1098276. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1098276? Search 1098276 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 Great Cross Trust do? Great Cross Trust owns and manages the letting of eleven houses in the village of Grasmere, Cumbria. Does The Great Cross Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Great Cross 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 Great Cross Trust? The Great Cross 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/1098276).