--- title: "The Charis Trust — check charity number 1140637 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Charis Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1140637. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Danbury. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-charis-trust retrieved: 2026-08-19T04:50:57.718Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Charis Trust is a registered charity (number 1140637) 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 £591,175 (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 The Charis Trust? Registered charity number 1140637 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Danbury Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £591,175 ## What does The Charis Trust do? To promote the furtherance of religious or secular education ;the advancementof the Christian faith;the relief of the poor and needy and the help and comfort of the sick and aged. ## What causes is The Charis Trust registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Charis Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Charis 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=the-charis-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Charis Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Charis Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1140637) 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 The Charis Trust's charity number? The Charis Trust's charity number is 1140637. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1140637? Search 1140637 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 The Charis Trust do? To promote the furtherance of religious or secular education ;the advancementof the Christian faith;the relief of the poor and needy and the help and comfort of the sick and aged. Does The Charis Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Charis 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 The Charis Trust? The Charis Trust 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/1140637).