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title: "The Idlewild Trust — check charity number 268124 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Idlewild Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 268124. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in 40. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-idlewild-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-26T11:03:17.669Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Idlewild Trust is a registered charity (number 268124) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £130,777 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Idlewild Trust?

Registered charity number

268124

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Trust

Location

40

Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)

£130,777

Website

[www.idlewildtrust.org.uk](http://www.idlewildtrust.org.uk/)

## What does The Idlewild Trust do?

The Idlewild Trust is a grant making trust that supports registered charities concerned with the encouragement of the performing and fine arts and crafts, the advancement of education within the arts and the preservation for the benefit of the public of lands, buildings and other objects of beauty or historic interest in the United Kingdom.

## What causes is The Idlewild Trust registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Idlewild Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Idlewild 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is The Idlewild Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Idlewild Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 268124) 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 Idlewild Trust's charity number?

The Idlewild Trust's charity number is 268124. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 268124?

Search 268124 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 Idlewild Trust do?

The Idlewild Trust is a grant making trust that supports registered charities concerned with the encouragement of the performing and fine arts and crafts, the advancement of education within the arts and the preservation for the benefit of the public of lands, buildings and other objects of beauty or historic interest in the United Kingdom.

Does The Idlewild Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Idlewild 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 Idlewild Trust?

The Idlewild Trust's website is http://www.idlewildtrust.org.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](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/268124).