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title: "Thinktank Trust — check charity number 1061898 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Thinktank Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1061898. Education/training charity based in Museum & Art Gallery. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/thinktank-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-22T06:35:53.863Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Thinktank Trust is a registered charity (number 1061898) 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 £1,417,000 (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 Thinktank Trust?

Registered charity number

1061898

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Museum & Art Gallery

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£1,417,000

Website

[www.birminghammuseums.org.uk](http://www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/)

## What does Thinktank Trust do?

THINKTANK TRUST'S CHARITABLE OBJECTS ARE TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC BY THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, EXPANSION AND DEVELOPMENT OF MUSEUMS IN BIRMINGHAM AND THE INCREASING OF PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNING ABOUT HISTORY, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

## What causes is Thinktank Trust registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Thinktank Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Thinktank 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Thinktank Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Thinktank Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1061898) 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 Thinktank Trust's charity number?

Thinktank Trust's charity number is 1061898. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1061898?

Search 1061898 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 Thinktank Trust do?

THINKTANK TRUST'S CHARITABLE OBJECTS ARE TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC BY THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, EXPANSION AND DEVELOPMENT OF MUSEUMS IN BIRMINGHAM AND THE INCREASING OF PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNING ABOUT HISTORY, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Does Thinktank Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Thinktank 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 Thinktank Trust?

Thinktank Trust's website is http://www.birminghammuseums.org.uk — 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 2026-07-31,
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/1061898).