--- title: "North Craven Building Preservation Trust — check charity number 505438 | CharityCompare" description: "Is North Craven Building Preservation Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 505438. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Victoria Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/north-craven-building-preservation-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T21:00:51.140Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer North Craven Building Preservation Trust is a registered charity (number 505438) 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; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £1,104,508 (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 North Craven Building Preservation Trust? Registered charity number 505438 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Victoria Street Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,104,508 Website [www.thefolly.org.uk](http://www.thefolly.org.uk/) ## What does North Craven Building Preservation Trust do? We operate in the North Craven area of Yorkshire where we (a) Preserve built heritage which is of particular beauty or historical, architectural or constructional interest; and(b) Acquire, preserve, document, interpret and make accessible exhibits, objects and collections relating to the social, agricultural, industrial and built environment through the provision of a museum service ## What causes is North Craven Building Preservation Trust registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for North Craven Building Preservation Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. North Craven Building 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=north-craven-building-preservation-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.thefolly.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is North Craven Building Preservation Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. North Craven Building Preservation Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 505438) 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 North Craven Building Preservation Trust's charity number? North Craven Building Preservation Trust's charity number is 505438. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 505438? Search 505438 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 North Craven Building Preservation Trust do? We operate in the North Craven area of Yorkshire where we (a) Preserve built heritage which is of particular beauty or historical, architectural or constructional interest; and(b) Acquire, preserve, document, interpret and make accessible exhibits, objects and collections relating to the social, agricultural, industrial and built environment through the provision of a museum service Does North Craven Building Preservation Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for North Craven Building 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 North Craven Building Preservation Trust? North Craven Building Preservation Trust's website is http://www.thefolly.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/505438).