--- title: "The National Gallery Trust — check charity number 299509 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The National Gallery Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 299509. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Trafalgar Square. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-national-gallery-trust retrieved: 2026-08-20T19:09:59.278Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The National Gallery Trust is a registered charity (number 299509) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £8,423,328 (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 The National Gallery Trust? Registered charity number 299509 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Trafalgar Square Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £8,423,328 ## What does The National Gallery Trust do? The objects of the Trust are the advancement of education and the charitable objects of the National Gallery. The Trust achieves this by making grants to organisations. ## What causes is The National Gallery Trust registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The National Gallery Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The National Gallery 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=the-national-gallery-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The National Gallery Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The National Gallery Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 299509) 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 The National Gallery Trust's charity number? The National Gallery Trust's charity number is 299509. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 299509? Search 299509 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 The National Gallery Trust do? The objects of the Trust are the advancement of education and the charitable objects of the National Gallery. The Trust achieves this by making grants to organisations. Does The National Gallery Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The National Gallery 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 The National Gallery Trust? The National Gallery Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/299509).