--- title: "War Memorials Trust — check charity number 1201442 | CharityCompare" description: "Is War Memorials Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1201442. 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/war-memorials-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:50:38.846Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer War Memorials Trust is a registered charity (number 1201442) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £339,411 (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 War Memorials Trust? Registered charity number 1201442 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location London Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £339,411 Website [www.warmemorials.org](http://www.warmemorials.org/) ## What does War Memorials Trust do? War Memorials Trust works for the protection and conservation of war memorials in the UK. The charity provides an advisory service to anyone with a war memorial enquiry or concern as well as administering grants schemes which support repair and conservation works. It also provides educational material to engage young people with our war memorial heritage. Charity 1062255 was merged with this one. ## What causes is War Memorials Trust registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for War Memorials Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. War Memorials 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=war-memorials-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.warmemorials.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is War Memorials Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. War Memorials Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1201442) 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 War Memorials Trust's charity number? War Memorials Trust's charity number is 1201442. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1201442? Search 1201442 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 War Memorials Trust do? War Memorials Trust works for the protection and conservation of war memorials in the UK. The charity provides an advisory service to anyone with a war memorial enquiry or concern as well as administering grants schemes which support repair and conservation works. It also provides educational material to engage young people with our war memorial heritage. Charity 1062255 was merged with this one. Does War Memorials Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for War Memorials 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 War Memorials Trust? War Memorials Trust's website is http://www.warmemorials.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/1201442).