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title: "Tairona Heritage Trust — check charity number 1196707 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Tairona Heritage Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1196707. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Swansea. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/tairona-heritage-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-23T01:17:07.889Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Tairona Heritage Trust is a registered charity (number 1196707) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; arts/culture/heritage/science; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £39,889 (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 Tairona Heritage Trust?

Registered charity number

1196707

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Swansea

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£39,889

Website

[www.taironatrust.org](https://www.taironatrust.org/)

## What does Tairona Heritage Trust do?

The charity works in particular to support the indigenous people of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia

## What causes is Tairona Heritage Trust registered for?

General Charitable PurposesArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Tairona Heritage Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Tairona Heritage 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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## Frequently asked questions

Is Tairona Heritage Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Tairona Heritage Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1196707) 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 Tairona Heritage Trust's charity number?

Tairona Heritage Trust's charity number is 1196707. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1196707?

Search 1196707 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 Tairona Heritage Trust do?

The charity works in particular to support the indigenous people of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia

Does Tairona Heritage Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Tairona Heritage 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 Tairona Heritage Trust?

Tairona Heritage Trust's website is https://www.taironatrust.org/ — 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/1196707).