--- title: "The Hancocks Trust — check charity number 1140553 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Hancocks Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1140553. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 8th Floor. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-hancocks-trust retrieved: 2026-08-26T05:41:04.889Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Hancocks Trust is a registered charity (number 1140553) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the advancement of health or saving of lives; human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity. Its latest reported income was £44,711 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Hancocks Trust? Registered charity number 1140553 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location 8th Floor Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £44,711 Website [www.charter-tax.com](http://www.charter-tax.com/) ## What does The Hancocks Trust do? General Charitable Purposes. Trustees Do Not accept any unsolicited applications ## What causes is The Hancocks Trust registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesHuman Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Hancocks Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Hancocks 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-hancocks-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.charter-tax.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Hancocks Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Hancocks Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1140553) 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 Hancocks Trust's charity number? The Hancocks Trust's charity number is 1140553. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1140553? Search 1140553 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 Hancocks Trust do? General Charitable Purposes. Trustees Do Not accept any unsolicited applications Does The Hancocks Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Hancocks 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 Hancocks Trust? The Hancocks Trust's website is http://www.charter-tax.com — 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/1140553).