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title: "Shakespeare Southampton Legacy Trust — check charity number 1184734 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Shakespeare Southampton Legacy Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1184734. Education/training charity based in Beaulieu. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/shakespeare-southampton-legacy-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-24T00:04:15.949Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Shakespeare Southampton Legacy Trust is a registered charity (number 1184734) 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 £101,800 (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 Shakespeare Southampton Legacy Trust?

Registered charity number

1184734

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Trust

Location

Beaulieu

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£101,800

Website

[shakespearesouthamptonlegacytrust.com](http://shakespearesouthamptonlegacytrust.com/)

## What does Shakespeare Southampton Legacy Trust do?

To advance education and heritage preservation, through the appreciation and study of the life and times of the Wriothesley Earls of Southampton (1505-1667), including their collateral descent, with added reference to the advancement of Shakespearean knowledge as it relates to Henry Wriothesley, 3rd Earl of Southampton, William Shakespeare's sole dedicatee.

## What causes is Shakespeare Southampton Legacy Trust registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Shakespeare Southampton Legacy Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Shakespeare Southampton Legacy 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Shakespeare Southampton Legacy Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Shakespeare Southampton Legacy Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1184734) 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 Shakespeare Southampton Legacy Trust's charity number?

Shakespeare Southampton Legacy Trust's charity number is 1184734. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1184734?

Search 1184734 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 Shakespeare Southampton Legacy Trust do?

To advance education and heritage preservation, through the appreciation and study of the life and times of the Wriothesley Earls of Southampton (1505-1667), including their collateral descent, with added reference to the advancement of Shakespearean knowledge as it relates to Henry Wriothesley, 3rd Earl of Southampton, William Shakespeare's sole dedicatee.

Does Shakespeare Southampton Legacy Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Shakespeare Southampton Legacy 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 Shakespeare Southampton Legacy Trust?

Shakespeare Southampton Legacy Trust's website is http://shakespearesouthamptonlegacytrust.com — 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/1184734).