--- title: "The South Square Trust — check charity number 1184905 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The South Square Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1184905. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Orpington. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-south-square-trust retrieved: 2026-08-28T05:49:49.254Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The South Square Trust is a registered charity (number 1184905) 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; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £166,971 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 South Square Trust? Registered charity number 1184905 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Orpington Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £166,971 Website [www.southsquaretrust.org.uk](http://www.southsquaretrust.org.uk/) ## What does The South Square Trust do? The South Square Trust's primary objective is to assist talented young people in the UK from disadvantaged backgrounds who are taking degree-level courses in the fine and applied arts, by awarding scholarships to particular schools, colleges and institutions. Individual applications are not considered. Charities: no unsolicited requests accepted. ## What causes is The South Square Trust registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The South Square Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The South Square 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-south-square-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.southsquaretrust.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The South Square Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The South Square Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1184905) 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 South Square Trust's charity number? The South Square Trust's charity number is 1184905. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1184905? Search 1184905 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 South Square Trust do? The South Square Trust's primary objective is to assist talented young people in the UK from disadvantaged backgrounds who are taking degree-level courses in the fine and applied arts, by awarding scholarships to particular schools, colleges and institutions. Individual applications are not considered. Charities: no unsolicited requests accepted. Does The South Square Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The South Square 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 South Square Trust? The South Square Trust's website is http://www.southsquaretrust.org.uk — 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/1184905).