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title: "Congleton Museum Trust — check charity number 701430 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Congleton Museum Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 701430. Education/training charity based in Congleton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/congleton-museum-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-19T13:14:20.842Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Congleton Museum Trust is a registered charity (number 701430) 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 £29,624 (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 Congleton Museum Trust?

Registered charity number

701430

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Congleton

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£29,624

Website

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

## What does Congleton Museum Trust do?

Presenting and interpreting the heritage of Congleton and surrounding area through its collections to residents and visitors by permanent and temporary exhibitions; delivering effective educational and research opportunities for all ages and abilities; collecting and conserving objects associated primarily with the history of the area to support the Museum's educational and learning activities.

## What causes is Congleton Museum Trust registered for?

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

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Congleton Museum Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Congleton 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)

## Is this your charity?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Congleton Museum Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Congleton Museum Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 701430) 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 Congleton Museum Trust's charity number?

Congleton Museum Trust's charity number is 701430. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 701430?

Search 701430 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 Congleton Museum Trust do?

Presenting and interpreting the heritage of Congleton and surrounding area through its collections to residents and visitors by permanent and temporary exhibitions; delivering effective educational and research opportunities for all ages and abilities; collecting and conserving objects associated primarily with the history of the area to support the Museum's educational and learning activities.

Does Congleton Museum Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Congleton 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 Congleton Museum Trust?

Congleton Museum Trust's website is http://www.congletonmuseum.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/701430).