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title: "Steel Pan Trust — check charity number 1153142 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Steel Pan Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1153142. Education/training charity based in Greenford. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/steel-pan-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-25T22:58:16.256Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Steel Pan Trust is a registered charity (number 1153142) 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 £38,877 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Steel Pan Trust?

Registered charity number

1153142

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Greenford

Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31)

£38,877

Website

[www.steelpantrust.com](http://www.steelpantrust.com/)

## What does Steel Pan Trust do?

To advance the education for the benefit of the public in the playing of Caribbean steelpans to people of all ages and abilities through tuition and public performances.

## What causes is Steel Pan Trust registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Steel Pan Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Steel Pan 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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[Visit charity website](http://www.steelpantrust.com/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Steel Pan Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Steel Pan Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1153142) 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 Steel Pan Trust's charity number?

Steel Pan Trust's charity number is 1153142. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1153142?

Search 1153142 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 Steel Pan Trust do?

To advance the education for the benefit of the public in the playing of Caribbean steelpans to people of all ages and abilities through tuition and public performances.

Does Steel Pan Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Steel Pan 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 Steel Pan Trust?

Steel Pan Trust's website is http://www.steelpantrust.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/1153142).