--- title: "UK Cohousing Trust — check charity number 1179819 | CharityCompare" description: "Is UK Cohousing Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1179819. Education/training 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/uk-cohousing-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T03:23:54.660Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer UK Cohousing Trust is a registered charity (number 1179819) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. 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 UK Cohousing Trust? Registered charity number 1179819 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location London ## What does UK Cohousing Trust do? Undertaking and commissioning research into community-led housing (CLH), assembling evidence on CLH and educating the public on the features and benefits of CLH ## What causes is UK Cohousing Trust registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for UK Cohousing Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. UK Cohousing 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=uk-cohousing-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is UK Cohousing Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. UK Cohousing Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1179819) 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 UK Cohousing Trust's charity number? UK Cohousing Trust's charity number is 1179819. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1179819? Search 1179819 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 UK Cohousing Trust do? Undertaking and commissioning research into community-led housing (CLH), assembling evidence on CLH and educating the public on the features and benefits of CLH Does UK Cohousing Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for UK Cohousing 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 UK Cohousing Trust? UK Cohousing 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/1179819).