--- title: "Shaftesbury Abbey and Museum Preservation Trust Company Limited — check charity number 293260 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Shaftesbury Abbey and Museum Preservation Trust Company Limited a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 293260. Religious Activities charity based in Shaftesbury Abbey. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/shaftesbury-abbey-and-museum-preservation-trust-company-limited retrieved: 2026-08-24T00:18:09.258Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Shaftesbury Abbey and Museum Preservation Trust Company Limited is a registered charity (number 293260) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £110,030 (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 Shaftesbury Abbey and Museum Preservation Trust Company Limited? Registered charity number 293260 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Shaftesbury Abbey Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £110,030 Website [www.shaftesburyabbey.org.uk](http://www.shaftesburyabbey.org.uk/) ## What does Shaftesbury Abbey and Museum Preservation Trust Company Limited do? Preservation Conservation of the site of Shaftesbury Abbey and making the museum garden available to the general public. ## What causes is Shaftesbury Abbey and Museum Preservation Trust Company Limited registered for? Religious ActivitiesEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Shaftesbury Abbey and Museum Preservation Trust Company Limited yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Shaftesbury Abbey and Museum Preservation Trust Company 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=shaftesbury-abbey-and-museum-preservation-trust-company-limited&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.shaftesburyabbey.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Shaftesbury Abbey and Museum Preservation Trust Company Limited a legitimate charity? Yes. Shaftesbury Abbey and Museum Preservation Trust Company Limited is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 293260) 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 Shaftesbury Abbey and Museum Preservation Trust Company Limited's charity number? Shaftesbury Abbey and Museum Preservation Trust Company Limited's charity number is 293260. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 293260? Search 293260 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 Shaftesbury Abbey and Museum Preservation Trust Company Limited do? Preservation Conservation of the site of Shaftesbury Abbey and making the museum garden available to the general public. Does Shaftesbury Abbey and Museum Preservation Trust Company Limited have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Shaftesbury Abbey and Museum Preservation Trust Company 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 Shaftesbury Abbey and Museum Preservation Trust Company Limited? Shaftesbury Abbey and Museum Preservation Trust Company Limited's website is http://www.shaftesburyabbey.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/293260).