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Registered charity · No. 1184931CIOLondon

The Hopkins Costume Trust CIO

The Hopkins Costume Trust CIO is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, based in London.

Quick answer

The Hopkins Costume Trust CIO is a registered charity (number 1184931) 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. Its latest reported income was £85,783 (year ending 2025-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

Key facts

Registered charity number
1184931
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
CIO
Location
London
Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)
£85,783

What the charity does

We assist the academic study and research of the subject of historical dress, using the Hopkins Costume Collection as a basis. The collection is made available to students and historians of the subject, as well as documentary makers and costumer designers for film, television, and theatre. We also lend out parts of the collection to museums, to be exhibited for the benefit of the public.

Registered causes

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why there's no Clarity Score yet

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Hopkins Costume Trust CIO 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Hopkins Costume Trust CIO a legitimate charity?
Yes. The Hopkins Costume Trust CIO is a registered charity (number 1184931) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register.
What does The Hopkins Costume Trust CIO do?
We assist the academic study and research of the subject of historical dress, using the Hopkins Costume Collection as a basis. The collection is made available to students and historians of the subject, as well as documentary makers and costumer designers for film, television, and theatre. We also lend out parts of the collection to museums, to be exhibited for the benefit of the public.
How can I donate to The Hopkins Costume Trust CIO?
The Hopkins Costume Trust CIO's website is https://hopkinscostumetrust.org — 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 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.