--- title: "The Hamilton Charitable Trust — check charity number 264971 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Hamilton Charitable Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 264971. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Ballyrenan Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-hamilton-charitable-trust retrieved: 2026-08-26T04:37:37.406Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Hamilton Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number 264971) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £37,255 (year ending 2024-12-06). 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 Hamilton Charitable Trust? Registered charity number 264971 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Ballyrenan Road Latest income (year ending 2024-12-06) £37,255 ## What does The Hamilton Charitable Trust do? Make donations to other charities. Please no cold calling! ## What causes is The Hamilton Charitable Trust registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Hamilton Charitable Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Hamilton Charitable 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-hamilton-charitable-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Hamilton Charitable Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Hamilton Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 264971) 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 Hamilton Charitable Trust's charity number? The Hamilton Charitable Trust's charity number is 264971. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 264971? Search 264971 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 Hamilton Charitable Trust do? Make donations to other charities. Please no cold calling! Does The Hamilton Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Hamilton Charitable 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 Hamilton Charitable Trust? The Hamilton Charitable 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/264971).