Is Victor Batte-Lay Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Victor Batte-Lay Trust as a registered charity (number 310662) 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 Victor Batte-Lay Trust's charity number?

Victor Batte-Lay Trust's charity number is 310662. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 310662?

Search 310662 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 Victor Batte-Lay Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Victor Batte-Lay 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 Victor Batte-Lay Trust?

Victor Batte-Lay Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.vblfcollection.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.

When was Victor Batte-Lay Trust registered as a charity?

Victor Batte-Lay Trust was entered on the register on 8 August 1963.

Registered charity · No. 310662

Victor Batte-Lay Trust

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Victor Batte-Lay Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include arts/culture/heritage/science.

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What are the key facts about Victor Batte-Lay Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-05: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-05: £0
Registered charity number: 310662
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): 74 High Street
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.vblfcollection.org.uk

Quick answer

Victor Batte-Lay Trust (number 310662) 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 Victor Batte-Lay Trust do?

The Trust holds the Victor Batte Lay art collection in Colchester, and owns the Minories. The activity and assets of the Trust have been transferred to the Victor Batte Lay Foundation, a charitable company.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Victor Batte-Lay Trust

Answers Victor Batte-Lay 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 Victor Batte-Lay 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: 8 August 1963
Where it says it operates: Essex

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space.

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 Victor Batte-Lay Trust registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Victor Batte-Lay Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Victor Batte-Lay 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Victor Batte-Lay Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Victor Batte-Lay Trust as a registered charity (number 310662) 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 Victor Batte-Lay Trust's charity number?: Victor Batte-Lay Trust's charity number is 310662. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 310662?: Search 310662 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 Victor Batte-Lay Trust do?: The Trust holds the Victor Batte Lay art collection in Colchester, and owns the Minories. The activity and assets of the Trust have been transferred to the Victor Batte Lay Foundation, a charitable company.
Does Victor Batte-Lay Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Victor Batte-Lay 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 Victor Batte-Lay Trust?: Victor Batte-Lay Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.vblfcollection.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.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Victor Batte-Lay Trust?: The register does not record Victor Batte-Lay Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Victor Batte-Lay Trust registered as a charity?: Victor Batte-Lay Trust was entered on the register on 8 August 1963.

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.