--- title: "Cecil Pilkington Charitable Trust — check charity number 249997 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Cecil Pilkington Charitable Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 249997. Education/training charity based in Castle Chambers. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cecil-pilkington-charitable-trust retrieved: 2026-08-18T12:44:03.184Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Cecil Pilkington Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number 249997) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £554,077 (year ending 2024-10-05). 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 Cecil Pilkington Charitable Trust? Registered charity number 249997 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Castle Chambers Latest income (year ending 2024-10-05) £554,077 ## What does Cecil Pilkington Charitable Trust do? The capital and income of the Trust shall be applied to such charitable corporations, trusts, associations, or institutions for charitable purposes as the trustees in their absolute discretion shall decide and for the preservation of trust land and buildings for the benefit of the nation or the inhabitants for the time being. ## What causes is Cecil Pilkington Charitable Trust registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Cecil Pilkington Charitable Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cecil Pilkington 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=cecil-pilkington-charitable-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Cecil Pilkington Charitable Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Cecil Pilkington Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 249997) 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 Cecil Pilkington Charitable Trust's charity number? Cecil Pilkington Charitable Trust's charity number is 249997. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 249997? Search 249997 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 Cecil Pilkington Charitable Trust do? The capital and income of the Trust shall be applied to such charitable corporations, trusts, associations, or institutions for charitable purposes as the trustees in their absolute discretion shall decide and for the preservation of trust land and buildings for the benefit of the nation or the inhabitants for the time being. Does Cecil Pilkington Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cecil Pilkington 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 Cecil Pilkington Charitable Trust? Cecil Pilkington 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/249997).