Herschel House Trust
Herschel House Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales working in arts/culture/heritage/science, based in Bath.
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What are the key facts about Herschel House Trust?
- Registered charity number
- 298295
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Trust
- Location
- Bath
- Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31)
- £144,620
- Website
- www.herschelmuseum.org.uk
What does Herschel House Trust do?
The Trust maintains a museum at 19 New King Street, Bath, where William Herschel lived and from where he discovered the planet Uranus. The Trust owns the property comprising 19 New King Street and is actively involved in the provision of education of the public about the life and times of William Herschel and about astronomy generally.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Herschel House Trust a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Herschel House Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 298295) 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 Herschel House Trust's charity number?
- Herschel House Trust's charity number is 298295. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 298295?
- Search 298295 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 Herschel House Trust do?
- The Trust maintains a museum at 19 New King Street, Bath, where William Herschel lived and from where he discovered the planet Uranus. The Trust owns the property comprising 19 New King Street and is actively involved in the provision of education of the public about the life and times of William Herschel and about astronomy generally.
- Does Herschel House Trust have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Herschel House 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 Herschel House Trust?
- Herschel House Trust's website is http://www.herschelmuseum.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.