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The Bentley Priory Battle of Britain Trust
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The Bentley Priory Battle of Britain Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.
The Bentley Priory Battle of Britain Trust (number 1115243) 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 The Bentley Priory Battle of Britain Trust do?
The Bentley Priory Battle of Britain Trust runs Bentley Priory Museum which tells the fascinating story of Bentley Priory, a Grade 2* listed house that was designed by Sir John Soane. The house has a rich history, most famously as the Headquarters of Fighter Command during the Battle of Britain. The museum tells the story of the people who won that Battle and Bentley Priory's broader history.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Bentley Priory Battle of Britain Trust
Answers The Bentley Priory Battle of Britain Trust gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2024, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
How much are The Bentley Priory Battle of Britain Trust's highest-paid staff paid?
The Bentley Priory Battle of Britain Trust's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports no employees paid more than £60,000.
The register reports headcounts in salary bands, not names. Individual pay is disclosed in the trustees' annual report.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records The Bentley Priory Battle of Britain 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
The Bentley Priory Battle of Britain Trust's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services; Other Charitable Activities.
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What causes is The Bentley Priory Battle of Britain Trust registered for?
General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science
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Is The Bentley Priory Battle of Britain Trust a legitimate charity?
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What is The Bentley Priory Battle of Britain Trust's charity number?
The Bentley Priory Battle of Britain Trust's charity number is 1115243. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does The Bentley Priory Battle of Britain Trust do?
The Bentley Priory Battle of Britain Trust runs Bentley Priory Museum which tells the fascinating story of Bentley Priory, a Grade 2* listed house that was designed by Sir John Soane. The house has a rich history, most famously as the Headquarters of Fighter Command during the Battle of Britain. The museum tells the story of the people who won that Battle and Bentley Priory's broader history.
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How can I donate to The Bentley Priory Battle of Britain Trust?
The Bentley Priory Battle of Britain Trust's website listed in our register data is http://bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk. 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.
How much is The Bentley Priory Battle of Britain Trust's chief executive paid?
The Charity Commission register does not name individual salaries. The Bentley Priory Battle of Britain Trust's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports no employees paid more than £60,000. Charities normally disclose the chief executive's pay, or the pay of their highest-paid staff, in the remuneration note of the trustees' annual report and accounts.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Bentley Priory Battle of Britain Trust?
The register records The Bentley Priory Battle of Britain 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 The Bentley Priory Battle of Britain Trust's trustees paid?
The Bentley Priory Battle of Britain Trust's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was The Bentley Priory Battle of Britain Trust registered as a charity?
The Bentley Priory Battle of Britain Trust was entered on the register on 12 July 2006. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 05639463).