--- title: "The King's School Development Trust — check charity number 504131 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The King's School Development Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 504131. Education/training charity based in Alderley Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-king-s-school-development-trust retrieved: 2026-08-26T16:04:47.772Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The King's School Development Trust is a registered charity (number 504131) 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 £86,108 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 King's School Development Trust? Registered charity number 504131 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Alderley Road Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £86,108 ## What does The King's School Development Trust do? The advancement of education through the medium of the King's School in Macclesfield, principally by collection of donations from members of public and awarding bursaries to pupils at the School ## What causes is The King's School Development Trust registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The King's School Development Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The King's School Development 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-king-s-school-development-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The King's School Development Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The King's School Development Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 504131) 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 King's School Development Trust's charity number? The King's School Development Trust's charity number is 504131. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 504131? Search 504131 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 King's School Development Trust do? The advancement of education through the medium of the King's School in Macclesfield, principally by collection of donations from members of public and awarding bursaries to pupils at the School Does The King's School Development Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The King's School Development 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 King's School Development Trust? The King's School Development Trust 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/504131).