--- title: "The Helena Trust CIO — check charity number 1185404 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Helena Trust CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1185404. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Liverpool. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-helena-trust-cio retrieved: 2026-08-26T06:51:57.041Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Helena Trust CIO is a registered charity (number 1185404) 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 £6,500 (year ending 2025-01-31). 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 Helena Trust CIO? Registered charity number 1185404 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Liverpool Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31) £6,500 ## What does The Helena Trust CIO do? Grant making activities ## What causes is The Helena Trust CIO registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Helena Trust CIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Helena Trust CIO 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-helena-trust-cio&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Helena Trust CIO a legitimate charity? Yes. The Helena Trust CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1185404) 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 Helena Trust CIO's charity number? The Helena Trust CIO's charity number is 1185404. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1185404? Search 1185404 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 Helena Trust CIO do? Grant making activities Does The Helena Trust CIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Helena Trust CIO. 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 Helena Trust CIO? The Helena Trust CIO 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/1185404).