--- title: "The Pilgrim Shelter — check charity number 1217647 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Pilgrim Shelter a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1217647. Recreation charity based in Middle Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-pilgrim-shelter retrieved: 2026-08-27T17:33:38.459Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Pilgrim Shelter is a registered charity (number 1217647) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: recreation. 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 Pilgrim Shelter? Registered charity number 1217647 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Middle Street Website [Trimingham.org](http://trimingham.org/) ## What does The Pilgrim Shelter do? Provide a safe space for the community to meet for recreation and leisure time activities. A space for small clubs to meet, i.e. chess, craft, books, gardening etc. ## What causes is The Pilgrim Shelter registered for? Recreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Pilgrim Shelter yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Pilgrim Shelter 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-pilgrim-shelter&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://trimingham.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Pilgrim Shelter a legitimate charity? Yes. The Pilgrim Shelter is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1217647) 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 Pilgrim Shelter's charity number? The Pilgrim Shelter's charity number is 1217647. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1217647? Search 1217647 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 Pilgrim Shelter do? Provide a safe space for the community to meet for recreation and leisure time activities. A space for small clubs to meet, i.e. chess, craft, books, gardening etc. Does The Pilgrim Shelter have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Pilgrim Shelter. 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 Pilgrim Shelter? The Pilgrim Shelter's website is http://Trimingham.org — 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/1217647).