--- title: "The Twinkle Trust — check charity number 1088561 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Twinkle Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1088561. General Charitable Purposes charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-twinkle-trust retrieved: 2026-08-28T11:55:30.394Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Twinkle Trust is a registered charity (number 1088561) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £1,851 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Twinkle Trust? Registered charity number 1088561 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location London Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,851 ## What does The Twinkle Trust do? This is a small personal charity run by myself and wife. It chiefly gives grants to other small charities which myself and my wife like to support. It rarely gives grants to religious organisations/charities or animal charities. ## What causes is The Twinkle Trust registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Twinkle Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Twinkle 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-twinkle-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Twinkle Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Twinkle Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1088561) 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 Twinkle Trust's charity number? The Twinkle Trust's charity number is 1088561. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1088561? Search 1088561 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 Twinkle Trust do? This is a small personal charity run by myself and wife. It chiefly gives grants to other small charities which myself and my wife like to support. It rarely gives grants to religious organisations/charities or animal charities. Does The Twinkle Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Twinkle 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 Twinkle Trust? The Twinkle 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/1088561).