Is The Cygnus Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Cygnus Trust as a registered charity (number 1137800) 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 The Cygnus Trust's charity number?

The Cygnus Trust's charity number is 1137800. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1137800?

Search 1137800 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.

Does The Cygnus Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Cygnus 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 Cygnus Trust?

The Cygnus Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.cygnustrust.org/home. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was The Cygnus Trust registered as a charity?

The Cygnus Trust was entered on the register on 6 September 2010.

Registered charity · No. 1137800

The Cygnus Trust

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

The Cygnus Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes.

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What are the key facts about The Cygnus Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £50
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £443
Registered charity number: 1137800
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): London
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.cygnustrust.org/home

Quick answer

The Cygnus Trust (number 1137800) 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 The Cygnus Trust do?

The Cygnus Trust is based in East London and has been established to support the local community and organisations within neighbouring boroughs through donations and grants to charities or voluntary organisations

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Cygnus Trust

Answers The Cygnus Trust 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”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record The Cygnus Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 6 September 2010
Where it says it operates: Newham · Redbridge · Waltham Forest

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. 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 The Cygnus Trust registered for?

General Charitable Purposes

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Cygnus Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Cygnus Trust. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to The Cygnus Trust?

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Cygnus Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Cygnus Trust as a registered charity (number 1137800) 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 The Cygnus Trust's charity number?: The Cygnus Trust's charity number is 1137800. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1137800?: Search 1137800 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 Cygnus Trust do?: The Cygnus Trust is based in East London and has been established to support the local community and organisations within neighbouring boroughs through donations and grants to charities or voluntary organisations
Does The Cygnus Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Cygnus 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 Cygnus Trust?: The Cygnus Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.cygnustrust.org/home. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Cygnus Trust?: The register does not record The Cygnus Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was The Cygnus Trust registered as a charity?: The Cygnus Trust was entered on the register on 6 September 2010.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.