--- title: "The Mel Weir Charitable Trust — check charity number 1080938 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Mel Weir Charitable Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1080938. General Charitable Purposes charity based in The Spark. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-mel-weir-charitable-trust retrieved: 2026-08-26T23:04:01.014Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Mel Weir Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number 1080938) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £42,368 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Mel Weir Charitable Trust? Registered charity number 1080938 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location The Spark Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £42,368 ## What does The Mel Weir Charitable Trust do? The object of the Trust is the payment of the income from the Trust Fund arising each year to such local charities (by which is meant charities operating within Northumberland, Tyne and Wear and Co Durham) as the Trustees in their absolute discretion from time to time think fit. ## What causes is The Mel Weir Charitable Trust registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Mel Weir Charitable Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Mel Weir Charitable 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-mel-weir-charitable-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Mel Weir Charitable Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Mel Weir Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1080938) 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 Mel Weir Charitable Trust's charity number? The Mel Weir Charitable Trust's charity number is 1080938. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1080938? Search 1080938 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 Mel Weir Charitable Trust do? The object of the Trust is the payment of the income from the Trust Fund arising each year to such local charities (by which is meant charities operating within Northumberland, Tyne and Wear and Co Durham) as the Trustees in their absolute discretion from time to time think fit. Does The Mel Weir Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Mel Weir Charitable 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 Mel Weir Charitable Trust? The Mel Weir Charitable 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/1080938).