--- title: "Hilda Anderson Deane Trust — check charity number 278611 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Hilda Anderson Deane Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 278611. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Burton Upon Trent. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hilda-anderson-deane-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T09:55:23.499Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hilda Anderson Deane Trust is a registered charity (number 278611) 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 £189 (year ending 2025-01-31). 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 Hilda Anderson Deane Trust? Registered charity number 278611 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Burton Upon Trent Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31) £189 ## What does Hilda Anderson Deane Trust do? To provide an annual prize at each of the Royal College of Music, the Guildhall School Of Music, the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama , Royal Northern College of Music, and the Royal Academy of Music ## What causes is Hilda Anderson Deane Trust registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hilda Anderson Deane Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hilda Anderson Deane 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. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=hilda-anderson-deane-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Hilda Anderson Deane Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Hilda Anderson Deane Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 278611) 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 Hilda Anderson Deane Trust's charity number? Hilda Anderson Deane Trust's charity number is 278611. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 278611? Search 278611 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 Hilda Anderson Deane Trust do? To provide an annual prize at each of the Royal College of Music, the Guildhall School Of Music, the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama , Royal Northern College of Music, and the Royal Academy of Music Does Hilda Anderson Deane Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hilda Anderson Deane 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 Hilda Anderson Deane Trust? Hilda Anderson Deane 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/278611).