--- title: "The Lodge Trust CIO — check charity number 1161735 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Lodge Trust CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1161735. Education/training charity based in Main Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-lodge-trust-cio retrieved: 2026-08-26T19:46:36.958Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Lodge Trust CIO is a registered charity (number 1161735) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; disability; accommodation/housing. Its latest reported income was £2,367,190 (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 Lodge Trust CIO? Registered charity number 1161735 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Main Street Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £2,367,190 Website [www.lodgetrust.org.uk](http://www.lodgetrust.org.uk/) ## What does The Lodge Trust CIO do? Provide a home, educational & work opportunities, based on orthodox Protestant Christian values, for the benefit of people with learning disabilities, who have expressed the desire to be supported in a provision which promotes their spiritual, material & mental welfare, & is tailored to their individual needs, & which promotes independent living and life skills development to the extent possible ## What causes is The Lodge Trust CIO registered for? Education/trainingDisabilityAccommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Lodge Trust CIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Lodge 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-lodge-trust-cio&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.lodgetrust.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Lodge Trust CIO a legitimate charity? Yes. The Lodge Trust CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1161735) 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 Lodge Trust CIO's charity number? The Lodge Trust CIO's charity number is 1161735. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1161735? Search 1161735 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 Lodge Trust CIO do? Provide a home, educational & work opportunities, based on orthodox Protestant Christian values, for the benefit of people with learning disabilities, who have expressed the desire to be supported in a provision which promotes their spiritual, material & mental welfare, & is tailored to their individual needs, & which promotes independent living and life skills development to the extent possible Does The Lodge Trust CIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Lodge 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 Lodge Trust CIO? The Lodge Trust CIO's website is http://www.lodgetrust.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/1161735).