--- title: "The Verina Black Charitable Trust — check charity number 1185682 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Verina Black Charitable Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1185682. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Speltham Hill. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-verina-black-charitable-trust retrieved: 2026-08-28T12:47:19.942Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Verina Black Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number 1185682) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; arts/culture/heritage/science; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £44,709 (year ending 2025-04-08). 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 Verina Black Charitable Trust? Registered charity number 1185682 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Speltham Hill Latest income (year ending 2025-04-08) £44,709 ## What does The Verina Black Charitable Trust do? The Trustees are keen to support a wide range of areas that would have been of interest to the late Mrs Verina Black. In particular to support volunteer led projects that enhance rural life and promote local skills. The Trustees are keen to act on a matched funding basis wherever possible, but will consider stand alone funding where there is significant benefit for the community. ## What causes is The Verina Black Charitable Trust registered for? General Charitable PurposesArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Verina Black Charitable Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Verina Black Charitable 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-verina-black-charitable-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Verina Black Charitable Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Verina Black Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1185682) 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 Verina Black Charitable Trust's charity number? The Verina Black Charitable Trust's charity number is 1185682. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1185682? Search 1185682 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 Verina Black Charitable Trust do? The Trustees are keen to support a wide range of areas that would have been of interest to the late Mrs Verina Black. In particular to support volunteer led projects that enhance rural life and promote local skills. The Trustees are keen to act on a matched funding basis wherever possible, but will consider stand alone funding where there is significant benefit for the community. Does The Verina Black Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Verina Black Charitable 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 Verina Black Charitable Trust? The Verina Black Charitable 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/1185682).