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title: "National Stone Centre(the) — check charity number 516799 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is National Stone Centre(the) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 516799. Education/training charity based in Wirksworth. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/national-stone-centre-the
retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:18:04.310Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

National Stone Centre(the) is a registered charity (number 516799) 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 £53,883 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 National Stone Centre(the)?

Registered charity number

516799

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Wirksworth

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£53,883

Website

[www.nationalstonecentre.org.uk](http://www.nationalstonecentre.org.uk/)

## What does National Stone Centre(the) do?

The NSC provides a Discovery Centre and outdoor facilities for education and training in all aspects of stone.

## What causes is National Stone Centre(the) registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for National Stone Centre(the) yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. National Stone Centre(the) 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is National Stone Centre(the) a legitimate charity?

Yes. National Stone Centre(the) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 516799) 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 National Stone Centre(the)'s charity number?

National Stone Centre(the)'s charity number is 516799. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 516799?

Search 516799 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 National Stone Centre(the) do?

The NSC provides a Discovery Centre and outdoor facilities for education and training in all aspects of stone.

Does National Stone Centre(the) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for National Stone Centre(the). 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 National Stone Centre(the)?

National Stone Centre(the)'s website is http://www.nationalstonecentre.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/516799).