--- title: "Birmingham Common Good Trust — check charity number 217455 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Birmingham Common Good Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 217455. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Sutton Coldfield. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/birmingham-common-good-trust retrieved: 2026-08-18T19:06:11.414Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Birmingham Common Good Trust is a registered charity (number 217455) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £12,917 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Birmingham Common Good Trust? Registered charity number 217455 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Sutton Coldfield Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £12,917 ## What does Birmingham Common Good Trust do? Grants to charities within, or connected to, Birmingham. ## What causes is Birmingham Common Good Trust registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Birmingham Common Good Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Birmingham Common Good 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=birmingham-common-good-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Birmingham Common Good Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Birmingham Common Good Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 217455) 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 Birmingham Common Good Trust's charity number? Birmingham Common Good Trust's charity number is 217455. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 217455? Search 217455 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 Birmingham Common Good Trust do? Grants to charities within, or connected to, Birmingham. Does Birmingham Common Good Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Birmingham Common Good 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 Birmingham Common Good Trust? Birmingham Common Good 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/217455).