--- title: "Serious Trust Limited — check charity number 1145535 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Serious Trust Limited a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1145535. Education/training charity based in Unit 127 Mare Street Studios. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/serious-trust-limited retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:47:54.812Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Serious Trust Limited is a registered charity (number 1145535) 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. Its latest reported income was £90,380 (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 Serious Trust Limited? Registered charity number 1145535 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Unit 127 Mare Street Studios Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £90,380 Website [www.serious.org.uk](http://www.serious.org.uk/) ## What does Serious Trust Limited do? Serious Trust celebrates the potential of music to have a postive impact on lives. We instigate music-based learning and participation activities, professional development programmes for musicians and support the creation of new music. Our aims are achieved primarily by supporting (as a grant maker) Serious Events, highly respected producers of live jazz, international and contemporary music. ## What causes is Serious Trust Limited registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Serious Trust Limited yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Serious Trust Limited 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=serious-trust-limited&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.serious.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Serious Trust Limited a legitimate charity? Yes. Serious Trust Limited is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1145535) 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 Serious Trust Limited's charity number? Serious Trust Limited's charity number is 1145535. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1145535? Search 1145535 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 Serious Trust Limited do? Serious Trust celebrates the potential of music to have a postive impact on lives. We instigate music-based learning and participation activities, professional development programmes for musicians and support the creation of new music. Our aims are achieved primarily by supporting (as a grant maker) Serious Events, highly respected producers of live jazz, international and contemporary music. Does Serious Trust Limited have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Serious Trust Limited. 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 Serious Trust Limited? Serious Trust Limited's website is http://www.serious.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/1145535).