--- title: "The Troy Trust — check charity number 1078803 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Troy Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1078803. Education/training charity based in St. Mary Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-troy-trust retrieved: 2026-08-28T11:08:14.153Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Troy Trust is a registered charity (number 1078803) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £22,291 (year ending 2025-04-30). 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 Troy Trust? Registered charity number 1078803 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location St. Mary Street Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30) £22,291 Website [www.beesfordevelopment.org](http://www.beesfordevelopment.org/) ## What does The Troy Trust do? Supporting bees and beekeepers in the developing world: to alleviate poverty, develop sustainable livelihoods, and maintain biodiversity. ## What causes is The Troy Trust registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Troy Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Troy 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-troy-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.beesfordevelopment.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Troy Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Troy Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1078803) 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 Troy Trust's charity number? The Troy Trust's charity number is 1078803. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1078803? Search 1078803 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 Troy Trust do? Supporting bees and beekeepers in the developing world: to alleviate poverty, develop sustainable livelihoods, and maintain biodiversity. Does The Troy Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Troy 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 Troy Trust? The Troy Trust's website is http://www.beesfordevelopment.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/1078803).