--- title: "The Grey Dog Trust — check charity number 1176205 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Grey Dog Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1176205. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Northampton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-grey-dog-trust retrieved: 2026-08-26T03:37:20.374Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Grey Dog Trust is a registered charity (number 1176205) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability. Its latest reported income was £11,545 (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 Grey Dog Trust? Registered charity number 1176205 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Northampton Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £11,545 Website [thegreydog.org](http://thegreydog.org/) ## What does The Grey Dog Trust do? Our current work entails organising and putting on a music festival called The Grey Dog Festival. This will involve specially selected bands and singers performing and also talking about their own experiences of mental illness. The overarching aim of the festival is to challenge the stigma of mental ill health with a particular focus on young people. ## What causes is The Grey Dog Trust registered for? General Charitable PurposesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Grey Dog Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Grey Dog 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-grey-dog-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://thegreydog.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Grey Dog Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Grey Dog Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1176205) 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 Grey Dog Trust's charity number? The Grey Dog Trust's charity number is 1176205. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1176205? Search 1176205 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 Grey Dog Trust do? Our current work entails organising and putting on a music festival called The Grey Dog Festival. This will involve specially selected bands and singers performing and also talking about their own experiences of mental illness. The overarching aim of the festival is to challenge the stigma of mental ill health with a particular focus on young people. Does The Grey Dog Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Grey Dog 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 Grey Dog Trust? The Grey Dog Trust's website is http://thegreydog.org — 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/1176205).