--- title: "Bethnal Green Spear Trust — check charity number 1159691 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bethnal Green Spear Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1159691. Education/training charity based in St. Peter's Close. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bethnal-green-spear-trust retrieved: 2026-08-18T15:15:33.551Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bethnal Green Spear Trust is a registered charity (number 1159691) 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; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £93,208 (year ending 2022-08-31). 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 Bethnal Green Spear Trust? Registered charity number 1159691 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location St. Peter's Close Latest income (year ending 2022-08-31) £93,208 Website [www.resurgo.org.uk/spear](http://www.resurgo.org.uk/spear/) ## What does Bethnal Green Spear Trust do? Bethnal Green Spear Trust runs pre-employment training courses for young people living in East London. The Spear Programme is a highly interactive, award-winning twelve-month programme that equips and supports disadvantaged 16 to 24 year olds to place them into long-term employment. 75% of Spear completers enter employment, education or training, and remain there a year later. ## What causes is Bethnal Green Spear Trust registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bethnal Green Spear Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bethnal Green Spear 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=bethnal-green-spear-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.resurgo.org.uk/spear/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bethnal Green Spear Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Bethnal Green Spear Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1159691) 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 Bethnal Green Spear Trust's charity number? Bethnal Green Spear Trust's charity number is 1159691. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1159691? Search 1159691 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 Bethnal Green Spear Trust do? Bethnal Green Spear Trust runs pre-employment training courses for young people living in East London. The Spear Programme is a highly interactive, award-winning twelve-month programme that equips and supports disadvantaged 16 to 24 year olds to place them into long-term employment. 75% of Spear completers enter employment, education or training, and remain there a year later. Does Bethnal Green Spear Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bethnal Green Spear 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 Bethnal Green Spear Trust? Bethnal Green Spear Trust's website is http://www.resurgo.org.uk/spear/ — 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/1159691).