--- title: "Brown University Charitable Trust — check charity number 1051909 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Brown University Charitable Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1051909. Education/training charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/brown-university-charitable-trust retrieved: 2026-08-19T09:09:52.639Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Brown University Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number 1051909) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £5,336,981 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Brown University Charitable Trust? Registered charity number 1051909 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location London Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £5,336,981 ## What does Brown University Charitable Trust do? The Charitable Trust supports the educational activities of Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, USA. All donations are paid directly to Brown University. Fund administration cost of the charity are less than 2% of annual donations. ## What causes is Brown University Charitable Trust registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Brown University Charitable Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Brown University Charitable 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=brown-university-charitable-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Brown University Charitable Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Brown University Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1051909) 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 Brown University Charitable Trust's charity number? Brown University Charitable Trust's charity number is 1051909. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1051909? Search 1051909 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 Brown University Charitable Trust do? The Charitable Trust supports the educational activities of Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, USA. All donations are paid directly to Brown University. Fund administration cost of the charity are less than 2% of annual donations. Does Brown University Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Brown University Charitable 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 Brown University Charitable Trust? Brown University Charitable 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/1051909).