--- title: "The Hargreaves Charitable Trust — check charity number 1188261 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Hargreaves Charitable Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1188261. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Tower Wharf. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-hargreaves-charitable-trust retrieved: 2026-08-26T05:42:44.578Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Hargreaves Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number 1188261) 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 £74,266 (year ending 2025-02-24). 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 Hargreaves Charitable Trust? Registered charity number 1188261 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Tower Wharf Latest income (year ending 2025-02-24) £74,266 Website [funding.ludlowtrust.com](https://funding.ludlowtrust.com/) ## What does The Hargreaves Charitable Trust do? General Charitable Purposes. Trust is open to applications. Please submit your application to https://funding.ludlowtrust.com ## What causes is The Hargreaves Charitable Trust registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Hargreaves Charitable Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Hargreaves 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-hargreaves-charitable-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://funding.ludlowtrust.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Hargreaves Charitable Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Hargreaves Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1188261) 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 Hargreaves Charitable Trust's charity number? The Hargreaves Charitable Trust's charity number is 1188261. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1188261? Search 1188261 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 Hargreaves Charitable Trust do? General Charitable Purposes. Trust is open to applications. Please submit your application to https://funding.ludlowtrust.com Does The Hargreaves Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Hargreaves 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 Hargreaves Charitable Trust? The Hargreaves Charitable Trust's website is https://funding.ludlowtrust.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/1188261).