--- title: "Buckler's Hard Shipyard Trust — check charity number 1212373 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Buckler's Hard Shipyard Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1212373. Education/training charity based in Beaulieu. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/buckler-s-hard-shipyard-trust retrieved: 2026-08-19T09:52:15.057Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Buckler's Hard Shipyard Trust is a registered charity (number 1212373) 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; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £82,458 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Buckler's Hard Shipyard Trust? Registered charity number 1212373 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Beaulieu Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £82,458 Website [www.bhshipyardtrust.org.uk](http://www.bhshipyardtrust.org.uk/) ## What does Buckler's Hard Shipyard Trust do? We will develop and deliver educational and interpretative activity on wooden ship and boatbuilding, to tell the story of the Bucklers Hard shipyard, of shipbuilding for the Royal Navy and the global footprint of ships originating from there. We will preserve, collect and share the art and study of wooden shipbuilding, demonstrating skills and knowledge through projects onsite and online. ## What causes is Buckler's Hard Shipyard Trust registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Buckler's Hard Shipyard Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Buckler's Hard Shipyard 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=buckler-s-hard-shipyard-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bhshipyardtrust.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Buckler's Hard Shipyard Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Buckler's Hard Shipyard Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1212373) 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 Buckler's Hard Shipyard Trust's charity number? Buckler's Hard Shipyard Trust's charity number is 1212373. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1212373? Search 1212373 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 Buckler's Hard Shipyard Trust do? We will develop and deliver educational and interpretative activity on wooden ship and boatbuilding, to tell the story of the Bucklers Hard shipyard, of shipbuilding for the Royal Navy and the global footprint of ships originating from there. We will preserve, collect and share the art and study of wooden shipbuilding, demonstrating skills and knowledge through projects onsite and online. Does Buckler's Hard Shipyard Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Buckler's Hard Shipyard 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 Buckler's Hard Shipyard Trust? Buckler's Hard Shipyard Trust's website is http://www.bhshipyardtrust.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/1212373).