--- title: "Commonside Community Development Trust — check charity number 1089578 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Commonside Community Development Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1089578. General Charitable Purposes charity based in South Lodge Ave. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/commonside-community-development-trust retrieved: 2026-08-19T12:14:33.055Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Commonside Community Development Trust is a registered charity (number 1089578) 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; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £519,509 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Commonside Community Development Trust? Registered charity number 1089578 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location South Lodge Ave Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £519,509 Website [www.commonside.net](http://www.commonside.net/) ## What does Commonside Community Development Trust do? The Commonside Trust works with local people in East Mitcham to address poverty and worklessness by running projects promoting good health, learning, entrepreneurship, creativity, good citizenship and sustainable development. ## What causes is Commonside Community Development Trust registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Commonside Community Development Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Commonside Community Development 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=commonside-community-development-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.commonside.net/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Commonside Community Development Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Commonside Community Development Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1089578) 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 Commonside Community Development Trust's charity number? Commonside Community Development Trust's charity number is 1089578. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1089578? Search 1089578 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 Commonside Community Development Trust do? The Commonside Trust works with local people in East Mitcham to address poverty and worklessness by running projects promoting good health, learning, entrepreneurship, creativity, good citizenship and sustainable development. Does Commonside Community Development Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Commonside Community Development 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 Commonside Community Development Trust? Commonside Community Development Trust's website is http://www.commonside.net — 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/1089578).