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title: "Dick Nunn Smithy Preservation Trust — check charity number 1199655 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Dick Nunn Smithy Preservation Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1199655. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Coggeshall. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/dick-nunn-smithy-preservation-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-23T17:57:06.986Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Dick Nunn Smithy Preservation Trust is a registered charity (number 1199655) 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 £1,596 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Dick Nunn Smithy Preservation Trust?

Registered charity number

1199655

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Coggeshall

Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31)

£1,596

Website

[dicknunn.co.uk](http://dicknunn.co.uk/)

## What does Dick Nunn Smithy Preservation Trust do?

The preservation and protection of the building known as Dick Nunn's Smithy in Swan Yard Coggeshall, Essex, for the benefit of the public and to maintain a museum there to educate the public in a unique aspect of the town's social and cultural history in the life and concerns of blacksmith and campaigner Henry 'Dick' Nunn.

## What causes is Dick Nunn Smithy Preservation Trust registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Dick Nunn Smithy Preservation Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Dick Nunn Smithy Preservation 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.
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## Frequently asked questions

Is Dick Nunn Smithy Preservation Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Dick Nunn Smithy Preservation Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1199655) 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 Dick Nunn Smithy Preservation Trust's charity number?

Dick Nunn Smithy Preservation Trust's charity number is 1199655. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1199655?

Search 1199655 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 Dick Nunn Smithy Preservation Trust do?

The preservation and protection of the building known as Dick Nunn's Smithy in Swan Yard Coggeshall, Essex, for the benefit of the public and to maintain a museum there to educate the public in a unique aspect of the town's social and cultural history in the life and concerns of blacksmith and campaigner Henry 'Dick' Nunn.

Does Dick Nunn Smithy Preservation Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dick Nunn Smithy Preservation 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 Dick Nunn Smithy Preservation Trust?

Dick Nunn Smithy Preservation Trust's website is http://dicknunn.co.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/1199655).