--- title: "Borough of Blackburn Common Good Trust — check charity number 501168 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Borough of Blackburn Common Good Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 501168. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Finance Dept. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/borough-of-blackburn-common-good-trust retrieved: 2026-08-18T23:33:18.509Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Borough of Blackburn Common Good Trust is a registered charity (number 501168) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: 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 Borough of Blackburn Common Good Trust? Registered charity number 501168 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Finance Dept ## What does Borough of Blackburn Common Good Trust do? The Common Good Trust was established to to provide a trust for the common good of the Borough of Blackburn. It's purpose was to establish a trust and the Trustees would hold the capital and income of any money or other property received, for the trust to be used for any charitable purposes directed wholly or mainly to the benefit of the inhabitants of the Borough of Blackburn. ## What causes is Borough of Blackburn Common Good Trust registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Borough of Blackburn Common Good Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Borough of Blackburn 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=borough-of-blackburn-common-good-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Borough of Blackburn Common Good Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Borough of Blackburn Common Good Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 501168) 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 Borough of Blackburn Common Good Trust's charity number? Borough of Blackburn Common Good Trust's charity number is 501168. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 501168? Search 501168 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 Borough of Blackburn Common Good Trust do? The Common Good Trust was established to to provide a trust for the common good of the Borough of Blackburn. It's purpose was to establish a trust and the Trustees would hold the capital and income of any money or other property received, for the trust to be used for any charitable purposes directed wholly or mainly to the benefit of the inhabitants of the Borough of Blackburn. Does Borough of Blackburn Common Good Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Borough of Blackburn 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 Borough of Blackburn Common Good Trust? Borough of Blackburn 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/501168).