--- title: "The Lawson Trust CIO — check charity number 1171822 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Lawson Trust CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1171822. Education/training charity based in River Lawn Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-lawson-trust-cio retrieved: 2026-08-26T17:25:04.839Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Lawson Trust CIO is a registered charity (number 1171822) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. Its latest reported income was £676,388 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Lawson Trust CIO? Registered charity number 1171822 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location River Lawn Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £676,388 Website [www.lawsontrust.org](http://www.lawsontrust.org/) ## What does The Lawson Trust CIO do? The CIO is a grant making charity concentrating support to organisations in the south east of England. The trustees concentrate their support on the following:? Arts and Heritage? Education? Environment? Health? Social & economic disadvantageThe trustees do not support:? Individuals? Non registered charities? Overseas charities? Political parties? Promotion of religion ## What causes is The Lawson Trust CIO registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Lawson Trust CIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Lawson 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-lawson-trust-cio&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.lawsontrust.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Lawson Trust CIO a legitimate charity? Yes. The Lawson Trust CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1171822) 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 Lawson Trust CIO's charity number? The Lawson Trust CIO's charity number is 1171822. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1171822? Search 1171822 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 Lawson Trust CIO do? The CIO is a grant making charity concentrating support to organisations in the south east of England. The trustees concentrate their support on the following:? Arts and Heritage? Education? Environment? Health? Social & economic disadvantageThe trustees do not support:? Individuals? Non registered charities? Overseas charities? Political parties? Promotion of religion Does The Lawson Trust CIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Lawson 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 Lawson Trust CIO? The Lawson Trust CIO's website is http://www.lawsontrust.org — 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/1171822).