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Registered charity · No. 1220049CIO

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# Leiston Community Defibrillator Trust (CIO)

Also known as Leiston Community Defibrillator Trust · working name on the [Charity Commission register](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1220049&subId=0)

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Leiston Community Defibrillator Trust (CIO) is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include the advancement of health or saving of lives.

Register extract 2026-11-07 · Not yet rated

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At a glance · official register

## What are the key facts about Leiston Community Defibrillator Trust (CIO)?

Registered charity number

1220049

Status in source extract

Registered

Charity type

CIO

Register contact address detail (not service area)

Leiston

What does the register show for Leiston Community Defibrillator Trust (CIO)?

Leiston Community Defibrillator Trust (CIO) (number 1220049) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

## What does Leiston Community Defibrillator Trust (CIO) do?

The charity provides, installs, equips and maintains Community Public Access Defibrillators around Leiston in Suffolk. It appoints Guardians who are trained to carry out status checks, maintenance and reporting, according to the instructions and guidance of: the manufacturer; The Circuit and the Ambulance Service. The charity does not have an emergency response function.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-11-07.

From the annual return

## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Leiston Community Defibrillator Trust (CIO)

Answers Leiston Community Defibrillator Trust (CIO) gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

### Registration details

Registered as a charity

13 October 2026

Also known as

Leiston Community Defibrillator Trust

Where it says it operates

Suffolk

## Who it supports and how it works

**Reported beneficiaries:** The General Public/mankind.

**Reported activities:** Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-11-07. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

## What causes is Leiston Community Defibrillator Trust (CIO) registered for?

The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Leiston Community Defibrillator Trust (CIO) yet?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Leiston Community Defibrillator Trust (CIO) a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Leiston Community Defibrillator Trust (CIO) as a registered charity (number 1220049) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Leiston Community Defibrillator Trust (CIO)'s charity number?

Leiston Community Defibrillator Trust (CIO)'s charity number is 1220049. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1220049?

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What does Leiston Community Defibrillator Trust (CIO) do?

The charity provides, installs, equips and maintains Community Public Access Defibrillators around Leiston in Suffolk. It appoints Guardians who are trained to carry out status checks, maintenance and reporting, according to the instructions and guidance of: the manufacturer; The Circuit and the Ambulance Service. The charity does not have an emergency response function.

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CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Leiston Community Defibrillator Trust (CIO). 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 Leiston Community Defibrillator Trust (CIO)?

Leiston Community Defibrillator Trust (CIO) does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Leiston Community Defibrillator Trust (CIO) registered as a charity?

Leiston Community Defibrillator Trust (CIO) was entered on the register on 13 October 2026.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-11-07,
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[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/charity-details/?regId=1220049&subId=0).