--- title: "The Michael and Lotti Sturge Charitable Trust — check charity number 1055618 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Michael and Lotti Sturge Charitable Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1055618. General Charitable Purposes charity based in New Earswick. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-michael-and-lotti-sturge-charitable-trust retrieved: 2026-08-26T23:51:30.959Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Michael and Lotti Sturge Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number 1055618) 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 £9,132 (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 Michael and Lotti Sturge Charitable Trust? Registered charity number 1055618 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location New Earswick Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £9,132 ## What does The Michael and Lotti Sturge Charitable Trust do? Grants to charitable causes supported by the Trustees ## What causes is The Michael and Lotti Sturge Charitable Trust registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Michael and Lotti Sturge Charitable Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Michael and Lotti Sturge 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-michael-and-lotti-sturge-charitable-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Michael and Lotti Sturge Charitable Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Michael and Lotti Sturge Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1055618) 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 Michael and Lotti Sturge Charitable Trust's charity number? The Michael and Lotti Sturge Charitable Trust's charity number is 1055618. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1055618? Search 1055618 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 Michael and Lotti Sturge Charitable Trust do? Grants to charitable causes supported by the Trustees Does The Michael and Lotti Sturge Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Michael and Lotti Sturge 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 Michael and Lotti Sturge Charitable Trust? The Michael and Lotti Sturge 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/1055618).