--- title: "1st Ethical Charitable Trust — check charity number 1098185 | CharityCompare" description: "Is 1st Ethical Charitable Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1098185. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Preston. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/1st-ethical-charitable-trust retrieved: 2026-08-18T05:17:17.590Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer 1st Ethical Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number 1098185) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. 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 1st Ethical Charitable Trust? Registered charity number 1098185 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Preston Website [www.1stethical.com](http://www.1stethical.com/) ## What does 1st Ethical Charitable Trust do? To empower Muslims to benefit society through faith based campaigns thereby aiding social cohesion -provide education and training for mosques, schools, universities and other grassroots organisations on civic engagement and financial literacy issues - liase with government and public bodies on specialist issues to facilitate the provision of islamic legal and financial services to British Muslims ## What causes is 1st Ethical Charitable Trust registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for 1st Ethical Charitable Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. 1st Ethical 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=1st-ethical-charitable-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.1stethical.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is 1st Ethical Charitable Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. 1st Ethical Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1098185) 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 1st Ethical Charitable Trust's charity number? 1st Ethical Charitable Trust's charity number is 1098185. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1098185? Search 1098185 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 1st Ethical Charitable Trust do? To empower Muslims to benefit society through faith based campaigns thereby aiding social cohesion -provide education and training for mosques, schools, universities and other grassroots organisations on civic engagement and financial literacy issues - liase with government and public bodies on specialist issues to facilitate the provision of islamic legal and financial services to British Muslims Does 1st Ethical Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for 1st Ethical 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 1st Ethical Charitable Trust? 1st Ethical Charitable Trust's website is http://www.1stethical.com — 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/1098185).