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title: "Colin Bennett Charitable Trust for the Homeless — check charity number 1168571 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Colin Bennett Charitable Trust for the Homeless a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1168571. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Colchester. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/colin-bennett-charitable-trust-for-the-homeless
retrieved: 2026-08-19T11:02:20.418Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Colin Bennett Charitable Trust for the Homeless is a registered charity (number 1168571) 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; accommodation/housing. Its latest reported income was £40,431 (year ending 2025-07-25). 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 Colin Bennett Charitable Trust for the Homeless?

Registered charity number

1168571

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Trust

Location

Colchester

Latest income (year ending 2025-07-25)

£40,431

## What does Colin Bennett Charitable Trust for the Homeless do?

To relieve poverty of homeless people, those at risk of becoming homeless or those in insecure accommodation

## What causes is Colin Bennett Charitable Trust for the Homeless registered for?

The Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyAccommodation/housing

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Colin Bennett Charitable Trust for the Homeless yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Colin Bennett Charitable Trust for the Homeless 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Colin Bennett Charitable Trust for the Homeless a legitimate charity?

Yes. Colin Bennett Charitable Trust for the Homeless is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1168571) 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 Colin Bennett Charitable Trust for the Homeless's charity number?

Colin Bennett Charitable Trust for the Homeless's charity number is 1168571. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1168571?

Search 1168571 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 Colin Bennett Charitable Trust for the Homeless do?

To relieve poverty of homeless people, those at risk of becoming homeless or those in insecure accommodation

Does Colin Bennett Charitable Trust for the Homeless have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Colin Bennett Charitable Trust for the Homeless. 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 Colin Bennett Charitable Trust for the Homeless?

Colin Bennett Charitable Trust for the Homeless 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/1168571).