Is Postal Heritage Collection Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Postal Heritage Collection Trust as a registered charity (number 1102361) 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 Postal Heritage Collection Trust's charity number?

Postal Heritage Collection Trust's charity number is 1102361. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1102361?

Search 1102361 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.

Does Postal Heritage Collection Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Postal Heritage Collection 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 Postal Heritage Collection Trust?

Postal Heritage Collection Trust's website listed in our register data is https://www.postalmuseum.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.

When was Postal Heritage Collection Trust registered as a charity?

Postal Heritage Collection Trust was entered on the register on 26 February 2004. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 04896026).

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Postal Heritage Collection Trust

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Postal Heritage Collection Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.

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What are the key facts about Postal Heritage Collection Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £0
Registered charity number: 1102361
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Charitable company
Register contact address detail (not service area): Calthorpe House
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.postalmuseum.org

Quick answer

Postal Heritage Collection Trust (number 1102361) 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 Postal Heritage Collection Trust do?

Educational charity working to make the Royal Mail Archive and the Postal Heritage Trust collection accessible as widely as possible.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Postal Heritage Collection Trust

Answers Postal Heritage Collection Trust gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, 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 does not record Postal Heritage Collection Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 26 February 2004
Company number: 04896026 (Companies House)
Also known as: The British Postal Museum & Archive
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

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 Postal Heritage Collection Trust registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Postal Heritage Collection Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Postal Heritage Collection Trust. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Postal Heritage Collection Trust?

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Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Postal Heritage Collection Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Postal Heritage Collection Trust as a registered charity (number 1102361) 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 Postal Heritage Collection Trust's charity number?: Postal Heritage Collection Trust's charity number is 1102361. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1102361?: Search 1102361 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 Postal Heritage Collection Trust do?: Educational charity working to make the Royal Mail Archive and the Postal Heritage Trust collection accessible as widely as possible.
Does Postal Heritage Collection Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Postal Heritage Collection 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 Postal Heritage Collection Trust?: Postal Heritage Collection Trust's website listed in our register data is https://www.postalmuseum.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 Postal Heritage Collection Trust?: The register does not record Postal Heritage Collection Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Postal Heritage Collection Trust registered as a charity?: Postal Heritage Collection Trust was entered on the register on 26 February 2004. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 04896026).

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.