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title: "Curwen Trust for the Archives Service — check charity number 256523 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Curwen Trust for the Archives Service a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 256523. Environment/conservation/heritage charity based in Parkhouse Building. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/curwen-trust-for-the-archives-service
retrieved: 2026-08-26T07:57:19.999Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Curwen Trust for the Archives Service is a registered charity (number 256523) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £21,592 (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 Curwen Trust for the Archives Service?

Registered charity number

256523

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Parkhouse Building

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£21,592

## What does Curwen Trust for the Archives Service do?

The Trust works to support the promotion of archives,archival research and publications within and for the former historic County of Westmorland (now part of Cumbria County Council since 1974) over and above the provision made by Cumbria County Council.

## What causes is Curwen Trust for the Archives Service registered for?

Environment/conservation/heritage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Curwen Trust for the Archives Service yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Curwen Trust for the Archives Service 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 Curwen Trust for the Archives Service a legitimate charity?

Yes. Curwen Trust for the Archives Service is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 256523) 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 Curwen Trust for the Archives Service's charity number?

Curwen Trust for the Archives Service's charity number is 256523. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 256523?

Search 256523 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 Curwen Trust for the Archives Service do?

The Trust works to support the promotion of archives,archival research and publications within and for the former historic County of Westmorland (now part of Cumbria County Council since 1974) over and above the provision made by Cumbria County Council.

Does Curwen Trust for the Archives Service have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Curwen Trust for the Archives Service. 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 Curwen Trust for the Archives Service?

Curwen Trust for the Archives Service 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/256523).