--- title: "History of Advertising Trust — check charity number 276194 | CharityCompare" description: "Is History of Advertising Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 276194. Education/training charity based in Unit 12. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/history-of-advertising-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T12:29:14.157Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer History of Advertising Trust is a registered charity (number 276194) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £451,984 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 History of Advertising Trust? Registered charity number 276194 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Unit 12 Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £451,984 Website [www.hatads.org.uk](http://www.hatads.org.uk/) ## What does History of Advertising Trust do? The History of Advertising Trust is the largest archive of UK advertising material in the world and is an educational Trust formed in 1976, becoming a registered charity in 1978. It encourages and subsidises the study of UK advertising and brand communications. Through HAT Archive, it rescues, preserves and conserves the industry's history and its best work. ## What causes is History of Advertising Trust registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for History of Advertising Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. History of Advertising 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=history-of-advertising-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.hatads.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is History of Advertising Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. History of Advertising Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 276194) 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 History of Advertising Trust's charity number? History of Advertising Trust's charity number is 276194. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 276194? Search 276194 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 History of Advertising Trust do? The History of Advertising Trust is the largest archive of UK advertising material in the world and is an educational Trust formed in 1976, becoming a registered charity in 1978. It encourages and subsidises the study of UK advertising and brand communications. Through HAT Archive, it rescues, preserves and conserves the industry's history and its best work. Does History of Advertising Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for History of Advertising 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 History of Advertising Trust? History of Advertising Trust's website is http://www.hatads.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](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/276194).