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Registered charity · No. 1196602CIO25 St. John Street

The Handy Trust

The Handy Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales working in disability, economic/community development/employment, other charitable purposes, based in 25 St. John Street.

Quick answer

The Handy Trust is a registered charity (number 1196602) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability; economic/community development/employment; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £138,576 (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 Handy Trust?

Registered charity number
1196602
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
CIO
Location
25 St. John Street
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£138,576

What does The Handy Trust do?

TO HELP ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF AND PROVIDE COUNSELLING TO YOUNG PERSONS IN THE PARISH OF HYTHE, DIBDEN AND MARCHWOOD, HAMPSHIRE SO AS TO DEVELOP THEIR PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND SPIRITUAL CAPACITIES THAT THEY MAY GROW TO FULL MATURITY AS RESPONSIBLE MEMBERS OF SOCIETY.

What causes is The Handy Trust registered for?

DisabilityEconomic/community Development/employmentOther Charitable Purposes

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Handy Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Handy 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Handy Trust a legitimate charity?
Yes. The Handy Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1196602) 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 Handy Trust's charity number?
The Handy Trust's charity number is 1196602. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1196602?
Search 1196602 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 Handy Trust do?
TO HELP ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF AND PROVIDE COUNSELLING TO YOUNG PERSONS IN THE PARISH OF HYTHE, DIBDEN AND MARCHWOOD, HAMPSHIRE SO AS TO DEVELOP THEIR PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND SPIRITUAL CAPACITIES THAT THEY MAY GROW TO FULL MATURITY AS RESPONSIBLE MEMBERS OF SOCIETY.
Does The Handy Trust have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Handy 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 Handy Trust?
The Handy Trust's website is http://www.thehandytrust.co.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.