--- title: "Collections Trust — check charity number 273984 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Collections Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 273984. Education/training charity based in 23-25 Friar Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/collections-trust retrieved: 2026-08-19T10:59:08.563Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Collections Trust is a registered charity (number 273984) 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 £535,092 (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 Collections Trust? Registered charity number 273984 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 23-25 Friar Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £535,092 Website [www.collectionstrust.org.uk](http://www.collectionstrust.org.uk/) ## What does Collections Trust do? The Collections Trust is the UK's independent organisation for cultural collections. We campaign for the public right to access and engage with collections.We do this by:-Promoting best practiceEncouraging InnovationRepresenting the interests of the sector ## What causes is Collections Trust registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Collections Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Collections 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=collections-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.collectionstrust.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Collections Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Collections Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 273984) 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 Collections Trust's charity number? Collections Trust's charity number is 273984. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 273984? Search 273984 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 Collections Trust do? The Collections Trust is the UK's independent organisation for cultural collections. We campaign for the public right to access and engage with collections.We do this by:-Promoting best practiceEncouraging InnovationRepresenting the interests of the sector Does Collections Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Collections 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 Collections Trust? Collections Trust's website is http://www.collectionstrust.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/273984).