--- title: "The Open Blue Trust — check charity number 1196800 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Open Blue Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1196800. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 9. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-open-blue-trust retrieved: 2026-08-27T05:20:23.309Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Open Blue Trust is a registered charity (number 1196800) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £76,016 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Open Blue Trust? Registered charity number 1196800 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 9 Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £76,016 Website [www.openblue.org.uk](http://www.openblue.org.uk/) ## What does The Open Blue Trust do? Open Blue Trust uses a converted double-decker bus as a mobile community centre to deliver opportunities to isolated communities in Wiltshire. Open Blue looks to help the whole community by offering activities for all ages from carer and toddler groups through after school clubs and youth drop ins to resident cafes for the more mature. ## What causes is The Open Blue Trust registered for? General Charitable PurposesDisabilityReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Open Blue Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Open Blue 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-open-blue-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.openblue.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Open Blue Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Open Blue Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1196800) 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 Open Blue Trust's charity number? The Open Blue Trust's charity number is 1196800. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1196800? Search 1196800 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 Open Blue Trust do? Open Blue Trust uses a converted double-decker bus as a mobile community centre to deliver opportunities to isolated communities in Wiltshire. Open Blue looks to help the whole community by offering activities for all ages from carer and toddler groups through after school clubs and youth drop ins to resident cafes for the more mature. Does The Open Blue Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Open Blue 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 Open Blue Trust? The Open Blue Trust's website is http://www.openblue.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/1196800).