--- title: "Covent Garden Area Trust — check charity number 299874 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Covent Garden Area Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 299874. Environment/conservation/heritage charity based in 2nd floor 20 Bedford Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/covent-garden-area-trust retrieved: 2026-08-19T16:14:56.754Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Covent Garden Area Trust is a registered charity (number 299874) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £193,385 (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 Covent Garden Area Trust? Registered charity number 299874 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 2nd floor 20 Bedford Street Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £193,385 Website [www.coventgardentrust.org.uk](http://www.coventgardentrust.org.uk/) ## What does Covent Garden Area Trust do? The Covent Garden Area Trust is a charity set up on the abolition of the Greater London Council. Its objects include the conservation of the Covent Garden Area, its architectural character, its buildings and features of historical or architectural interest. By virtue of its 150 year lease, it exercises powers over changes of use and alterations to key buildings known as "the Protected Lands". ## What causes is Covent Garden Area Trust registered for? Environment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Covent Garden Area Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Covent Garden Area 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=covent-garden-area-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.coventgardentrust.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Covent Garden Area Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Covent Garden Area Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 299874) 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 Covent Garden Area Trust's charity number? Covent Garden Area Trust's charity number is 299874. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 299874? Search 299874 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 Covent Garden Area Trust do? The Covent Garden Area Trust is a charity set up on the abolition of the Greater London Council. Its objects include the conservation of the Covent Garden Area, its architectural character, its buildings and features of historical or architectural interest. By virtue of its 150 year lease, it exercises powers over changes of use and alterations to key buildings known as "the Protected Lands". Does Covent Garden Area Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Covent Garden Area 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 Covent Garden Area Trust? Covent Garden Area Trust's website is http://www.coventgardentrust.org.uk — 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/299874).