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title: "Buckingham Old Gaol Trust — check charity number 292807 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Buckingham Old Gaol Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 292807. Education/training charity based in Market Hill. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/buckingham-old-gaol-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-19T09:52:20.115Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Buckingham Old Gaol Trust is a registered charity (number 292807) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £42,687 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Buckingham Old Gaol Trust?

Registered charity number

292807

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Market Hill

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£42,687

Website

[www.buckinghamoldgaol.org.uk](http://www.buckinghamoldgaol.org.uk/)

## What does Buckingham Old Gaol Trust do?

Restoration and maintenance of 'The Old Gaol' Buckingham and its development as a heritage centre museum and source of education for the benefit of the people of Buckingham and Bucks.

## What causes is Buckingham Old Gaol Trust registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Buckingham Old Gaol Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Buckingham Old Gaol 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Buckingham Old Gaol Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Buckingham Old Gaol Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 292807) 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 Buckingham Old Gaol Trust's charity number?

Buckingham Old Gaol Trust's charity number is 292807. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 292807?

Search 292807 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 Buckingham Old Gaol Trust do?

Restoration and maintenance of 'The Old Gaol' Buckingham and its development as a heritage centre museum and source of education for the benefit of the people of Buckingham and Bucks.

Does Buckingham Old Gaol Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Buckingham Old Gaol 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 Buckingham Old Gaol Trust?

Buckingham Old Gaol Trust's website is http://www.buckinghamoldgaol.org.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/292807).