--- title: "The Pargiter Trust — check charity number 1157779 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Pargiter Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1157779. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Stafford House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-pargiter-trust retrieved: 2026-08-27T07:01:30.228Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Pargiter Trust is a registered charity (number 1157779) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £914,271 (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 Pargiter Trust? Registered charity number 1157779 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Stafford House Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £914,271 ## What does The Pargiter Trust do? To make grants in England and Guernsey to enable disadvantaged older people to be independent, healthy and socially included.To work collaboratively to find innovative ways to help disadvantaged older people to be independent, healthy and socially included. ## What causes is The Pargiter Trust registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Pargiter Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Pargiter 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-pargiter-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Pargiter Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Pargiter Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1157779) 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 Pargiter Trust's charity number? The Pargiter Trust's charity number is 1157779. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1157779? Search 1157779 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 Pargiter Trust do? To make grants in England and Guernsey to enable disadvantaged older people to be independent, healthy and socially included.To work collaboratively to find innovative ways to help disadvantaged older people to be independent, healthy and socially included. Does The Pargiter Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Pargiter 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 Pargiter Trust? The Pargiter 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/1157779).