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title: "Heritage Skills Trust — check charity number 1189043 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Heritage Skills Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1189043. General Charitable Purposes charity based in South Shields. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/heritage-skills-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-23T21:48:18.157Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Heritage Skills Trust is a registered charity (number 1189043) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. 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 Heritage Skills Trust?

Registered charity number

1189043

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

South Shields

## What does Heritage Skills Trust do?

TO ADVANCE EDUCATION FOR THE PUBLIC IN HERITAGE CRAFT SKILLS AND LOCAL HISTORY.

## What causes is Heritage Skills Trust registered for?

General Charitable Purposes

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Heritage Skills Trust yet?

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

## Is this your charity?

Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly.
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## Frequently asked questions

Is Heritage Skills Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Heritage Skills Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1189043) 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 Heritage Skills Trust's charity number?

Heritage Skills Trust's charity number is 1189043. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1189043?

Search 1189043 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 Heritage Skills Trust do?

TO ADVANCE EDUCATION FOR THE PUBLIC IN HERITAGE CRAFT SKILLS AND LOCAL HISTORY.

Does Heritage Skills Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Heritage Skills 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 Heritage Skills Trust?

Heritage Skills Trust 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/1189043).