--- title: "The Seahorse Trust — check charity number 1086027 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Seahorse Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1086027. Education/training charity based in Topsham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-seahorse-trust retrieved: 2026-08-28T03:15:24.329Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Seahorse Trust is a registered charity (number 1086027) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; animals; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £56,859 (year ending 2026-03-31). 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 Seahorse Trust? Registered charity number 1086027 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Topsham Latest income (year ending 2026-03-31) £56,859 Website [www.theseahorsetrust.org](http://www.theseahorsetrust.org/) ## What does The Seahorse Trust do? The Seahorse Trust is an advisory, educational and research charity that looks into and studies Seahorses and the environment worldwide ## What causes is The Seahorse Trust registered for? Education/trainingAnimalsEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Seahorse Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Seahorse 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-seahorse-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.theseahorsetrust.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Seahorse Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Seahorse Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1086027) 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 Seahorse Trust's charity number? The Seahorse Trust's charity number is 1086027. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1086027? Search 1086027 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 Seahorse Trust do? The Seahorse Trust is an advisory, educational and research charity that looks into and studies Seahorses and the environment worldwide Does The Seahorse Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Seahorse 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 Seahorse Trust? The Seahorse Trust's website is http://www.theseahorsetrust.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/1086027).