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title: "Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum Trust — check charity number 1097490 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1097490. Education/training charity based in Great Ayton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/captain-cook-schoolroom-museum-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-18T07:33:00.064Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum Trust is a registered charity (number 1097490) 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. 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 Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum Trust?

Registered charity number

1097490

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Great Ayton

Website

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

## What does Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum Trust do?

The museum is housed in a building erected in 1785 on the site of the charity school attended by James Cook between 1736 and 1740. It features a reconstruction of an early C18 schoolroom and interactive displays show his voyages of discovery. Visitors can learn how to use a sextant and see the education system that provided the starting point for the great navigator, explorer and chartmaker.

## What causes is Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum Trust registered for?

Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Captain Cook Schoolroom 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1097490) 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 Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum Trust's charity number?

Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum Trust's charity number is 1097490. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1097490?

Search 1097490 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 Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum Trust do?

The museum is housed in a building erected in 1785 on the site of the charity school attended by James Cook between 1736 and 1740. It features a reconstruction of an early C18 schoolroom and interactive displays show his voyages of discovery. Visitors can learn how to use a sextant and see the education system that provided the starting point for the great navigator, explorer and chartmaker.

Does Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Captain Cook Schoolroom 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 Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum Trust?

Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum Trust's website is http://www.captaincookschoolroommuseum.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/1097490).