--- title: "The Record Charitable Trust — check charity number 1197459 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Record Charitable Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1197459. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Port of Liverpool Building. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-record-charitable-trust retrieved: 2026-08-27T20:38:26.550Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Record Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number 1197459) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training. Its latest reported income was £208,280 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Record Charitable Trust? Registered charity number 1197459 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Port of Liverpool Building Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £208,280 ## What does The Record Charitable Trust do? To advance the education of young people throughout England and Wales, for the public benefit by making grants, awards, scholarships and bursaries to secondary school students in full-time education. To advance such other charitable purposes (according to the laws of England and Wales) as the trustees see fit from time to time ## What causes is The Record Charitable Trust registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Record Charitable Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Record 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-record-charitable-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Record Charitable Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Record Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1197459) 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 Record Charitable Trust's charity number? The Record Charitable Trust's charity number is 1197459. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1197459? Search 1197459 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 Record Charitable Trust do? To advance the education of young people throughout England and Wales, for the public benefit by making grants, awards, scholarships and bursaries to secondary school students in full-time education. To advance such other charitable purposes (according to the laws of England and Wales) as the trustees see fit from time to time Does The Record Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Record 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 Record Charitable Trust? The Record 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/1197459).