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title: "The Sandcastle Trust — check charity number 1169523 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Sandcastle Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1169523. Disability charity based in Beaconsfield Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-sandcastle-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-28T02:40:55.886Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Sandcastle Trust is a registered charity (number 1169523) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability. Its latest reported income was £159,478 (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 Sandcastle Trust?

Registered charity number

1169523

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Beaconsfield Road

Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05)

£159,478

Website

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

## What does The Sandcastle Trust do?

The Sandcastle Trust walks alongside families living with a rare genetic condition to help build lasting positive family memories, strengthen family relationships, improve emotional wellbeing and resilience.

## What causes is The Sandcastle Trust registered for?

Disability

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

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Sandcastle 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 Sandcastle Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Sandcastle Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1169523) 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 Sandcastle Trust's charity number?

The Sandcastle Trust's charity number is 1169523. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1169523?

Search 1169523 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 Sandcastle Trust do?

The Sandcastle Trust walks alongside families living with a rare genetic condition to help build lasting positive family memories, strengthen family relationships, improve emotional wellbeing and resilience.

Does The Sandcastle Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Sandcastle 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 Sandcastle Trust?

The Sandcastle Trust's website is http://www.sandcastletrust.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/1169523).