--- title: "The Isle of Wight Red Squirrel Trust — check charity number 1112374 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Isle of Wight Red Squirrel Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1112374. Education/training charity based in Newport. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-isle-of-wight-red-squirrel-trust retrieved: 2026-08-26T12:53:56.097Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Isle of Wight Red Squirrel Trust is a registered charity (number 1112374) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; animals; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £171,310 (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 Isle of Wight Red Squirrel Trust? Registered charity number 1112374 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Newport Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £171,310 Website [iowredsquirreltrust.co.uk](http://iowredsquirreltrust.co.uk/) ## What does The Isle of Wight Red Squirrel Trust do? Walks, talks, 'Adopt a Red Squirrel'. General education about red squirrels, their habitat and the animals they co-exist with. ## What causes is The Isle of Wight Red Squirrel Trust registered for? Education/trainingAnimalsEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Isle of Wight Red Squirrel Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Isle of Wight Red Squirrel 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-isle-of-wight-red-squirrel-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://iowredsquirreltrust.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Isle of Wight Red Squirrel Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Isle of Wight Red Squirrel Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1112374) 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 Isle of Wight Red Squirrel Trust's charity number? The Isle of Wight Red Squirrel Trust's charity number is 1112374. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1112374? Search 1112374 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 Isle of Wight Red Squirrel Trust do? Walks, talks, 'Adopt a Red Squirrel'. General education about red squirrels, their habitat and the animals they co-exist with. Does The Isle of Wight Red Squirrel Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Isle of Wight Red Squirrel 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 Isle of Wight Red Squirrel Trust? The Isle of Wight Red Squirrel Trust's website is http://iowredsquirreltrust.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](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/1112374).