--- title: "Besson Street Trust — check charity number 1118010 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Besson Street Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1118010. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Besson St. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/besson-street-trust retrieved: 2026-08-18T14:36:46.632Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Besson Street Trust is a registered charity (number 1118010) 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 advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £327,745 (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 Besson Street Trust? Registered charity number 1118010 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Besson St Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £327,745 Website [www.bessonstreet.org.uk](http://www.bessonstreet.org.uk/) ## What does Besson Street Trust do? Besson Street Trust promotes the regeneration of New Cross Gate (Lewisham), working to support local people to lead happy, healthy and fulfilled lives. We deliver services primarily focussed around education and employment, but also tackling health, environment and crime. We work with other local organisations to support them in delivering services through a community development approach. ## What causes is Besson Street Trust registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Besson Street Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Besson Street 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=besson-street-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bessonstreet.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Besson Street Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Besson Street Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1118010) 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 Besson Street Trust's charity number? Besson Street Trust's charity number is 1118010. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1118010? Search 1118010 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 Besson Street Trust do? Besson Street Trust promotes the regeneration of New Cross Gate (Lewisham), working to support local people to lead happy, healthy and fulfilled lives. We deliver services primarily focussed around education and employment, but also tackling health, environment and crime. We work with other local organisations to support them in delivering services through a community development approach. Does Besson Street Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Besson Street 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 Besson Street Trust? Besson Street Trust's website is http://www.bessonstreet.org.uk — 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/1118010).