--- title: "Washington Community Development Trust — check charity number 511134 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Washington Community Development Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 511134. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Washington. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/washington-community-development-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:51:35.665Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Washington Community Development Trust is a registered charity (number 511134) 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 £6,185 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Washington Community Development Trust? Registered charity number 511134 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Washington Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £6,185 ## What does Washington Community Development Trust do? It gives grants to new groups in the Washington & Springwell areas of Sunderland to help them start their operations.It also provides grants to existing groups for new projects. ## What causes is Washington Community Development Trust registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Washington Community Development Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Washington Community Development 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=washington-community-development-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Washington Community Development Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Washington Community Development Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 511134) 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 Washington Community Development Trust's charity number? Washington Community Development Trust's charity number is 511134. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 511134? Search 511134 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 Washington Community Development Trust do? It gives grants to new groups in the Washington & Springwell areas of Sunderland to help them start their operations.It also provides grants to existing groups for new projects. Does Washington Community Development Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Washington Community Development 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 Washington Community Development Trust? Washington Community Development 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/511134).