--- title: "University of Sunderland Development Trust — check charity number 1041658 | CharityCompare" description: "Is University of Sunderland Development Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1041658. Education/training charity based in Chester Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/university-of-sunderland-development-trust retrieved: 2026-08-18T04:51:03.865Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer University of Sunderland Development Trust is a registered charity (number 1041658) 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; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £490,708 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 University of Sunderland Development Trust? Registered charity number 1041658 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Chester Road Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £490,708 Website [alumni.sunderland.ac.uk](https://alumni.sunderland.ac.uk/) ## What does University of Sunderland Development Trust do? The Trust seeks to underpin the University's commitment to remaining a high quality civic university, in a city & region that is reinventing itself, by offering life-changing opportunities & transformation.Over the next 3 years the Trust will continue to seek funds from a range of sources but establish three giving programmes focusing on major gifts, legacies & its alumni giving programme. ## What causes is University of Sunderland Development Trust registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for University of Sunderland Development Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. University of Sunderland Development 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=university-of-sunderland-development-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://alumni.sunderland.ac.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is University of Sunderland Development Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. University of Sunderland Development Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1041658) 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 University of Sunderland Development Trust's charity number? University of Sunderland Development Trust's charity number is 1041658. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1041658? Search 1041658 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 University of Sunderland Development Trust do? The Trust seeks to underpin the University's commitment to remaining a high quality civic university, in a city & region that is reinventing itself, by offering life-changing opportunities & transformation.Over the next 3 years the Trust will continue to seek funds from a range of sources but establish three giving programmes focusing on major gifts, legacies & its alumni giving programme. Does University of Sunderland Development Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for University of Sunderland Development 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 University of Sunderland Development Trust? University of Sunderland Development Trust's website is https://alumni.sunderland.ac.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/1041658).