--- title: "Turtle Dove Trust — check charity number 1186288 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Turtle Dove Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1186288. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Main Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/turtle-dove-trust retrieved: 2026-08-29T04:18:21.947Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Turtle Dove Trust is a registered charity (number 1186288) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £19,031 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Turtle Dove Trust? Registered charity number 1186288 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Main Road Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £19,031 Website [turtledovetrust.org.uk](https://turtledovetrust.org.uk/) ## What does Turtle Dove Trust do? The Turtle Dove is a homing migratory dove kept in captive pairs, very prolific breeders and after laying two eggs, will lay again. The young are fostered by other tamer doves, and the young are released into the wild in late summer. They spend a month in specially constructed release pens, in order to familiarise them with natural food and their wild habitat. They will return every year. ## What causes is Turtle Dove Trust registered for? General Charitable PurposesEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Turtle Dove Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Turtle Dove 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=turtle-dove-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://turtledovetrust.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Turtle Dove Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Turtle Dove Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1186288) 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 Turtle Dove Trust's charity number? Turtle Dove Trust's charity number is 1186288. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1186288? Search 1186288 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 Turtle Dove Trust do? The Turtle Dove is a homing migratory dove kept in captive pairs, very prolific breeders and after laying two eggs, will lay again. The young are fostered by other tamer doves, and the young are released into the wild in late summer. They spend a month in specially constructed release pens, in order to familiarise them with natural food and their wild habitat. They will return every year. Does Turtle Dove Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Turtle Dove 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 Turtle Dove Trust? Turtle Dove Trust's website is https://turtledovetrust.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/1186288).