--- title: "Portsmouth Royal Dockyard Historical Trust — check charity number 1040207 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Portsmouth Royal Dockyard Historical Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1040207. Environment/conservation/heritage charity based in H M Naval Base. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/portsmouth-royal-dockyard-historical-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T20:09:11.363Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Portsmouth Royal Dockyard Historical Trust is a registered charity (number 1040207) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £1,634 (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 Portsmouth Royal Dockyard Historical Trust? Registered charity number 1040207 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location H M Naval Base Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £1,634 Website [www.portsmouthdockyard.org.uk](http://www.portsmouthdockyard.org.uk/) ## What does Portsmouth Royal Dockyard Historical Trust do? TO PROMOTE RESEARCH INTO HISTORIC AND THE INDUSTRIAL ARCHAEOLOGY OF THE ROYAL DOCKYARD AT PORTMSOUTH. TO PROMOTE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC ON MATTERS CONNECTED WITH THE HISTORY OF THE DOCKYARD. ## What causes is Portsmouth Royal Dockyard Historical Trust registered for? Environment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Portsmouth Royal Dockyard Historical Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Portsmouth Royal Dockyard Historical 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=portsmouth-royal-dockyard-historical-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.portsmouthdockyard.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Portsmouth Royal Dockyard Historical Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Portsmouth Royal Dockyard Historical Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1040207) 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 Portsmouth Royal Dockyard Historical Trust's charity number? Portsmouth Royal Dockyard Historical Trust's charity number is 1040207. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1040207? Search 1040207 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 Portsmouth Royal Dockyard Historical Trust do? TO PROMOTE RESEARCH INTO HISTORIC AND THE INDUSTRIAL ARCHAEOLOGY OF THE ROYAL DOCKYARD AT PORTMSOUTH. TO PROMOTE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC ON MATTERS CONNECTED WITH THE HISTORY OF THE DOCKYARD. Does Portsmouth Royal Dockyard Historical Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Portsmouth Royal Dockyard Historical 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 Portsmouth Royal Dockyard Historical Trust? Portsmouth Royal Dockyard Historical Trust's website is http://www.portsmouthdockyard.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/1040207).