Is Britannia Heritage Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Britannia Heritage Trust as a registered charity (number 1218024) 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 Britannia Heritage Trust's charity number?

Britannia Heritage Trust's charity number is 1218024. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1218024?

Search 1218024 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 Britannia Heritage Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Britannia Heritage 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 Britannia Heritage Trust?

Britannia Heritage Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Britannia Heritage Trust registered as a charity?

Britannia Heritage Trust was entered on the register on 12 May 2026.

Registered charity · No. 1218024CIO

Britannia Heritage Trust

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Britannia Heritage Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.

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What are the key facts about Britannia Heritage Trust?

Registered charity number: 1218024
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: CIO
Register contact address detail (not service area): Dartmouth
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

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Britannia Heritage Trust (number 1218024) 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 Britannia Heritage Trust do?

The aim of the BHT is to preserve and maintain the history of Britannia Royal Naval College. It maintains a museum and archive, to promote and advance the education of the public, and in particular members of the Royal Navy and wider maritime community, of the significance of BRNC, to Britain's naval and maritime heritage, It also strives to preserve the heritage of the Grade II* building.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Britannia Heritage Trust

Answers Britannia Heritage 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 Britannia Heritage 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: 12 May 2026
Also known as: Britannia Museum
Where it says it operates: Devon

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research.

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 Britannia Heritage Trust registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Britannia Heritage Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Britannia Heritage 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 Britannia Heritage Trust?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Britannia Heritage Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Britannia Heritage Trust as a registered charity (number 1218024) 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 Britannia Heritage Trust's charity number?: Britannia Heritage Trust's charity number is 1218024. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1218024?: Search 1218024 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 Britannia Heritage Trust do?: The aim of the BHT is to preserve and maintain the history of Britannia Royal Naval College. It maintains a museum and archive, to promote and advance the education of the public, and in particular members of the Royal Navy and wider maritime community, of the significance of BRNC, to Britain's naval and maritime heritage, It also strives to preserve the heritage of the Grade II* building.
Does Britannia Heritage Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Britannia Heritage 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 Britannia Heritage Trust?: Britannia Heritage Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Britannia Heritage Trust?: The register does not record Britannia Heritage Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Britannia Heritage Trust registered as a charity?: Britannia Heritage Trust was entered on the register on 12 May 2026.

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.