--- title: "Sir John Soane's Museum Trust — check charity number 1146195 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Sir John Soane's Museum Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1146195. Education/training charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sir-john-soane-s-museum-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T16:02:09.768Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Sir John Soane's Museum Trust is a registered charity (number 1146195) 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 £226,478 (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 Sir John Soane's Museum Trust? Registered charity number 1146195 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location London Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £226,478 ## What does Sir John Soane's Museum Trust do? The objects of the Trust are to advance education in arts and architectural heritage related to the interests, life and works of Sir John Soane in so far as may be exclusively charitable, in particular (but without limitation) by promoting or supporting such of the charitable objects of Sir John Soane's Museum as the Trustees of the Charity determine from time to time, and for no other purposes. ## What causes is Sir John Soane's Museum Trust registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sir John Soane's Museum Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sir John Soane's Museum 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=sir-john-soane-s-museum-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Sir John Soane's Museum Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Sir John Soane's Museum Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1146195) 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 Sir John Soane's Museum Trust's charity number? Sir John Soane's Museum Trust's charity number is 1146195. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1146195? Search 1146195 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 Sir John Soane's Museum Trust do? The objects of the Trust are to advance education in arts and architectural heritage related to the interests, life and works of Sir John Soane in so far as may be exclusively charitable, in particular (but without limitation) by promoting or supporting such of the charitable objects of Sir John Soane's Museum as the Trustees of the Charity determine from time to time, and for no other purposes. Does Sir John Soane's Museum Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sir John Soane's Museum 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 Sir John Soane's Museum Trust? Sir John Soane's Museum 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/1146195).