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title: "The Isaac Newton Trust — check charity number 1209261 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Isaac Newton Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1209261. Education/training charity based in Cambridge. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-isaac-newton-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-26T11:58:42.509Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Isaac Newton Trust is a registered charity (number 1209261) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £2,807,574 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Isaac Newton Trust?

Registered charity number

1209261

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Trust

Location

Cambridge

Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30)

£2,807,574

Website

[www.newtontrust.cam.ac.uk](https://www.newtontrust.cam.ac.uk/)

## What does The Isaac Newton Trust do?

The Isaac Newton Trust was established as a Trust in 1988 by Trinity College. The Trust promotes learning, research and education in the University of Cambridge, primarily by providing support to early career researchers and by making research grants to departments and programmes within the University and its constituent Colleges.

## What causes is The Isaac Newton Trust registered for?

Education/training

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

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Isaac Newton 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 Isaac Newton Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Isaac Newton Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1209261) 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 Isaac Newton Trust's charity number?

The Isaac Newton Trust's charity number is 1209261. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1209261?

Search 1209261 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 Isaac Newton Trust do?

The Isaac Newton Trust was established as a Trust in 1988 by Trinity College. The Trust promotes learning, research and education in the University of Cambridge, primarily by providing support to early career researchers and by making research grants to departments and programmes within the University and its constituent Colleges.

Does The Isaac Newton Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Isaac Newton 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 Isaac Newton Trust?

The Isaac Newton Trust's website is https://www.newtontrust.cam.ac.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/1209261).