--- title: "Beacon Trust — check charity number 1020243 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Beacon Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1020243. Education/training charity based in Croydon. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/beacon-trust-2 retrieved: 2026-08-18T11:25:25.992Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Beacon Trust is a registered charity (number 1020243) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty; overseas aid/famine relief. Its latest reported income was £730 (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 Beacon Trust? Registered charity number 1020243 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Croydon Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £730 ## What does Beacon Trust do? Beacon Trust continues to meet the activities as much as possible with the small funds and still able to support its beneficiaries 'in kind'. ## What causes is Beacon Trust registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyOverseas Aid/famine Relief ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Beacon Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Beacon 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=beacon-trust-2&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Beacon Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Beacon Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1020243) 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 Beacon Trust's charity number? Beacon Trust's charity number is 1020243. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1020243? Search 1020243 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 Beacon Trust do? Beacon Trust continues to meet the activities as much as possible with the small funds and still able to support its beneficiaries 'in kind'. Does Beacon Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Beacon 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 Beacon Trust? Beacon 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/1020243).