--- title: "The Doughty Charity Trust — check charity number 274977 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Doughty Charity Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 274977. Education/training charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-doughty-charity-trust retrieved: 2026-08-19T12:43:55.407Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Doughty Charity Trust is a registered charity (number 274977) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £533,703 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Doughty Charity Trust? Registered charity number 274977 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location London Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £533,703 ## What does The Doughty Charity Trust do? To promote the relief of poverty and the advancement of religion and religious education ## What causes is The Doughty Charity Trust registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Doughty Charity Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Doughty Charity 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-doughty-charity-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Doughty Charity Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Doughty Charity Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 274977) 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 Doughty Charity Trust's charity number? The Doughty Charity Trust's charity number is 274977. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 274977? Search 274977 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 Doughty Charity Trust do? To promote the relief of poverty and the advancement of religion and religious education Does The Doughty Charity Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Doughty Charity 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 Doughty Charity Trust? The Doughty Charity 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/274977).