--- title: "Hoghton Tower Preservation Trust — check charity number 508357 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Hoghton Tower Preservation Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 508357. Education/training charity based in Hoghton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hoghton-tower-preservation-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T12:23:17.790Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hoghton Tower Preservation Trust is a registered charity (number 508357) 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 £114,190 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Hoghton Tower Preservation Trust? Registered charity number 508357 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Hoghton Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £114,190 Website [www.hoghtontower.co.uk](http://www.hoghtontower.co.uk/) ## What does Hoghton Tower Preservation Trust do? Maintaining and preserving the historic fabric of Hoghton TowerMaking Hoghton Tower available to the community at large through house open days, school tours and private toursMaintaining the grounds and gardens of Hoghton TowerEducation and research activities into the history of the house and archives ## What causes is Hoghton Tower Preservation Trust registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hoghton Tower Preservation Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hoghton Tower 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. [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=hoghton-tower-preservation-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.hoghtontower.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Hoghton Tower Preservation Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Hoghton Tower Preservation Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 508357) 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 Hoghton Tower Preservation Trust's charity number? Hoghton Tower Preservation Trust's charity number is 508357. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 508357? Search 508357 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 Hoghton Tower Preservation Trust do? Maintaining and preserving the historic fabric of Hoghton TowerMaking Hoghton Tower available to the community at large through house open days, school tours and private toursMaintaining the grounds and gardens of Hoghton TowerEducation and research activities into the history of the house and archives Does Hoghton Tower Preservation Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hoghton Tower 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 Hoghton Tower Preservation Trust? Hoghton Tower Preservation Trust's website is http://www.hoghtontower.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/508357).