--- title: "Chagos Conservation Trust — check charity number 1155836 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Chagos Conservation Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1155836. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 61 Bridge Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/chagos-conservation-trust retrieved: 2026-08-18T15:14:19.693Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Chagos Conservation Trust is a registered charity (number 1155836) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £40,171 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Chagos Conservation Trust? Registered charity number 1155836 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 61 Bridge Street Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £40,171 Website [www.chagos-trust.org](http://www.chagos-trust.org/) ## What does Chagos Conservation Trust do? Promoting and undertaking environmental conservation, scientific and historical research, and advancing education concerning the Chagos archipelago ## What causes is Chagos Conservation Trust registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Chagos Conservation Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Chagos Conservation 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=chagos-conservation-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.chagos-trust.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Chagos Conservation Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Chagos Conservation Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1155836) 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 Chagos Conservation Trust's charity number? Chagos Conservation Trust's charity number is 1155836. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1155836? Search 1155836 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 Chagos Conservation Trust do? Promoting and undertaking environmental conservation, scientific and historical research, and advancing education concerning the Chagos archipelago Does Chagos Conservation Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Chagos Conservation 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 Chagos Conservation Trust? Chagos Conservation Trust's website is http://www.chagos-trust.org — 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/1155836).