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title: "Blackpool Heritage and Museum Trust — check charity number 1205103 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Blackpool Heritage and Museum Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1205103. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Palatine Building. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/blackpool-heritage-and-museum-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-18T20:06:32.562Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Blackpool Heritage and Museum Trust is a registered charity (number 1205103) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science. 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 Blackpool Heritage and Museum Trust?

Registered charity number

1205103

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Palatine Building

Website

[www.showtownblackpool.co.uk](http://www.showtownblackpool.co.uk/)

## What does Blackpool Heritage and Museum Trust do?

To promote the education of the public in relation to the history of Blackpool by the operation, maintenance and preservation of a museum in Blackpool known as 'Showtown: the museum of fun and entertainment'. To promote the history and heritage of Blackpool and the maintenance and preservation of the Blackpool heritage collections.

## What causes is Blackpool Heritage and Museum Trust registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Blackpool Heritage and Museum Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Blackpool Heritage and Museum 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?

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[Visit charity website](http://www.showtownblackpool.co.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Blackpool Heritage and Museum Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Blackpool Heritage and Museum Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1205103) 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 Blackpool Heritage and Museum Trust's charity number?

Blackpool Heritage and Museum Trust's charity number is 1205103. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1205103?

Search 1205103 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 Blackpool Heritage and Museum Trust do?

To promote the education of the public in relation to the history of Blackpool by the operation, maintenance and preservation of a museum in Blackpool known as 'Showtown: the museum of fun and entertainment'. To promote the history and heritage of Blackpool and the maintenance and preservation of the Blackpool heritage collections.

Does Blackpool Heritage and Museum Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Blackpool Heritage and Museum 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 Blackpool Heritage and Museum Trust?

Blackpool Heritage and Museum Trust's website is http://www.showtownblackpool.co.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/1205103).