--- title: "Brighstone Village Museum Trust — check charity number 1043372 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Brighstone Village Museum Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1043372. Education/training charity based in Brighstone. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/brighstone-village-museum-trust retrieved: 2026-08-19T04:53:07.538Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Brighstone Village Museum Trust is a registered charity (number 1043372) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £186 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Brighstone Village Museum Trust? Registered charity number 1043372 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Brighstone Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £186 ## What does Brighstone Village Museum Trust do? We have added to our museum's features a DVD player with film of the historic buildings in the village and a free footpath guide for visitors to follow. We use one of our display cabinets for local displays of interest - this year we had a display for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, also on the history of the telephone. ## What causes is Brighstone Village Museum Trust registered for? Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Brighstone Village Museum Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Brighstone Village 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? 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=brighstone-village-museum-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Brighstone Village Museum Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Brighstone Village Museum Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1043372) 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 Brighstone Village Museum Trust's charity number? Brighstone Village Museum Trust's charity number is 1043372. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1043372? Search 1043372 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 Brighstone Village Museum Trust do? We have added to our museum's features a DVD player with film of the historic buildings in the village and a free footpath guide for visitors to follow. We use one of our display cabinets for local displays of interest - this year we had a display for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, also on the history of the telephone. Does Brighstone Village Museum Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Brighstone Village 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 Brighstone Village Museum Trust? Brighstone Village Museum 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/1043372).