--- title: "The Lovelace Trust — check charity number 1052171 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Lovelace Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1052171. Education/training charity based in Dorchester. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-lovelace-trust retrieved: 2026-08-26T20:30:53.781Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Lovelace Trust is a registered charity (number 1052171) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £4,097 (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 Lovelace Trust? Registered charity number 1052171 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Dorchester Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £4,097 Website [www.lovelacetrust.org.uk](http://www.lovelacetrust.org.uk/) ## What does The Lovelace Trust do? TO APPLY THE INCOME OF THE CHARITY IN RELIEVING PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 25 YEARS WHO ARE IN CONDITIONS OF NEED HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS WITH A PREFERENCE FOR PERSONS WHO ARE RELATIONS OF JOHN LOVELACE (BY WHOSE WILL PROVED LONDON 8TH MAY 1806) BY MAKING GRANTS OF MONEY OR PROVIDING OR PAYING FOR ITEMS SERVICES OR FACILITIES CALCULATED TO REDUCE THE NEED HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS OF SUCH PERSONS ## What causes is The Lovelace Trust registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Lovelace Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Lovelace 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-lovelace-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.lovelacetrust.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Lovelace Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Lovelace Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1052171) 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 Lovelace Trust's charity number? The Lovelace Trust's charity number is 1052171. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1052171? Search 1052171 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 Lovelace Trust do? TO APPLY THE INCOME OF THE CHARITY IN RELIEVING PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 25 YEARS WHO ARE IN CONDITIONS OF NEED HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS WITH A PREFERENCE FOR PERSONS WHO ARE RELATIONS OF JOHN LOVELACE (BY WHOSE WILL PROVED LONDON 8TH MAY 1806) BY MAKING GRANTS OF MONEY OR PROVIDING OR PAYING FOR ITEMS SERVICES OR FACILITIES CALCULATED TO REDUCE THE NEED HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS OF SUCH PERSONS Does The Lovelace Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Lovelace 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 Lovelace Trust? The Lovelace Trust's website is http://www.lovelacetrust.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/1052171).