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title: "The Poltimore House Trust — check charity number 1079947 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Poltimore House Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1079947. Education/training charity based in Poltimore. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-poltimore-house-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-27T17:31:51.789Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Poltimore House Trust is a registered charity (number 1079947) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £118,240 (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 Poltimore House Trust?

Registered charity number

1079947

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Poltimore

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£118,240

Website

[www.poltimore.org](http://www.poltimore.org/)

## What does The Poltimore House Trust do?

The Poltimore House Trust is dedicated to restoring Poltimore House, a unique Grade II* listed country house, to create a heritage asset for the community through education, arts, commercial and community activities.

## What causes is The Poltimore House Trust registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Poltimore House Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Poltimore House 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is The Poltimore House Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Poltimore House Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1079947) 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 Poltimore House Trust's charity number?

The Poltimore House Trust's charity number is 1079947. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1079947?

Search 1079947 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 Poltimore House Trust do?

The Poltimore House Trust is dedicated to restoring Poltimore House, a unique Grade II* listed country house, to create a heritage asset for the community through education, arts, commercial and community activities.

Does The Poltimore House Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Poltimore House 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 Poltimore House Trust?

The Poltimore House Trust's website is http://www.poltimore.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/1079947).