Castle Studies Trust (number 1148165) 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 Castle Studies Trust do?
The Castle Studies Trust is a UK based charity founded in July 2012 with the aim of increasing knowledge of castles in the UK and abroad.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Castle Studies Trust
Answers Castle Studies Trust gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 5 April 2026, 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 records Castle Studies Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Castle Studies Trust's annual return for the year ending 5 April 2026 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Ireland · Scotland
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations.
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 Castle Studies Trust registered for?
Education/training
Why is there no Clarity Score for Castle Studies Trust yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Castle Studies Trust.
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The register data used for this profile lists Castle Studies Trust as a registered charity (number 1148165) 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 Castle Studies Trust's charity number?
Castle Studies Trust's charity number is 1148165. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1148165?
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What does Castle Studies Trust do?
The Castle Studies Trust is a UK based charity founded in July 2012 with the aim of increasing knowledge of castles in the UK and abroad.
Does Castle Studies Trust have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Castle Studies 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 Castle Studies Trust?
Castle Studies Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.castlestudiestrust.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Castle Studies Trust?
The register records Castle Studies Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are Castle Studies Trust's trustees paid?
Castle Studies Trust's annual return for the year ending 5 April 2026 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Castle Studies Trust registered as a charity?
Castle Studies Trust was entered on the register on 17 July 2012.