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title: "Ripon History and Archaeology Trust — check charity number 1212222 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Ripon History and Archaeology Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1212222. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Ripon. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ripon-history-and-archaeology-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-23T22:08:29.013Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Ripon History and Archaeology Trust is a registered charity (number 1212222) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. 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 Ripon History and Archaeology Trust?

Registered charity number

1212222

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Ripon

## What causes is Ripon History and Archaeology Trust registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ripon History and Archaeology Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ripon History and Archaeology 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Ripon History and Archaeology Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Ripon History and Archaeology Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1212222) 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 Ripon History and Archaeology Trust's charity number?

Ripon History and Archaeology Trust's charity number is 1212222. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1212222?

Search 1212222 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 Ripon History and Archaeology Trust do?

Ripon History and Archaeology Trust is registered with the Charity Commission for: general charitable purposes; education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. See its official register entry for full details.

Does Ripon History and Archaeology Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ripon History and Archaeology 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 Ripon History and Archaeology Trust?

Ripon History and Archaeology Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1212222).