--- title: "Arete Charitable Trust — check charity number 1027387 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Arete Charitable Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1027387. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Southam. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/arete-charitable-trust retrieved: 2026-08-18T23:56:52.842Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Arete Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number 1027387) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty. 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 Arete Charitable Trust? Registered charity number 1027387 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Southam ## What does Arete Charitable Trust do? Assistance to religious bodiesHelp with orphanges ## What causes is Arete Charitable Trust registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Arete Charitable Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Arete 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=arete-charitable-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Arete Charitable Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Arete Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1027387) 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 Arete Charitable Trust's charity number? Arete Charitable Trust's charity number is 1027387. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1027387? Search 1027387 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 Arete Charitable Trust do? Assistance to religious bodiesHelp with orphanges Does Arete Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Arete 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 Arete Charitable Trust? Arete Charitable 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/1027387).