Is The Telecommunications Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Telecommunications Trust as a registered charity (number 1053388) 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 The Telecommunications Trust's charity number?

The Telecommunications Trust's charity number is 1053388. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1053388?

Search 1053388 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 The Telecommunications Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Telecommunications 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 Telecommunications Trust?

The Telecommunications Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.mkheritage.co.uk/ttm. 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 The Telecommunications Trust registered as a charity?

The Telecommunications Trust was entered on the register on 28 February 1996.

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The Telecommunications Trust

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

The Telecommunications Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, environment/conservation/heritage.

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What are the key facts about The Telecommunications Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2026-08-31: £1,974
Reported spending · year ending 2026-08-31: £57
Registered charity number: 1053388
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust
Register contact address detail (not service area): Park Street
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.mkheritage.co.uk/ttm

Quick answer

The Telecommunications Trust (number 1053388) 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 Telecommunications Trust do?

Collect & display telecommunucation related artifacts & ephemera. Provide 'enquiry' service to the public.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Telecommunications Trust

Answers The Telecommunications 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 The Telecommunications 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: 28 February 1996
Also known as: The Telephone Museum
Where it says it operates: Cambridgeshire · Hertfordshire · Northamptonshire · Milton Keynes · Bedford

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.

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 The Telecommunications Trust registered for?

Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Telecommunications Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Telecommunications 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 The Telecommunications Trust?

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Telecommunications Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Telecommunications Trust as a registered charity (number 1053388) 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 The Telecommunications Trust's charity number?: The Telecommunications Trust's charity number is 1053388. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1053388?: Search 1053388 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 Telecommunications Trust do?: Collect & display telecommunucation related artifacts & ephemera. Provide 'enquiry' service to the public.
Does The Telecommunications Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Telecommunications 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 Telecommunications Trust?: The Telecommunications Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.mkheritage.co.uk/ttm. 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 The Telecommunications Trust?: The register does not record The Telecommunications Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was The Telecommunications Trust registered as a charity?: The Telecommunications Trust was entered on the register on 28 February 1996.

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.