--- title: "The Barbara Whatmore Charitable Trust — check charity number 283336 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Barbara Whatmore Charitable Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 283336. Education/training charity based in Lichfield. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-barbara-whatmore-charitable-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T22:50:32.446Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Barbara Whatmore Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number 283336) 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; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £91,427 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 The Barbara Whatmore Charitable Trust? Registered charity number 283336 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Lichfield Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £91,427 ## What does The Barbara Whatmore Charitable Trust do? The Trust funds cultural and heritage preservation projects in the UK (especially East Anglia).Main areas include:-schemes or bursaries for classical music education to enable young career musicians to attend courses, music groups or orchestras;-conservation and crafts training, via bursaries to recognized higher educational teaching organisations;See full criteria in the Annual Accounts. ## What causes is The Barbara Whatmore Charitable Trust registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Barbara Whatmore Charitable Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Barbara Whatmore Charitable 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=the-barbara-whatmore-charitable-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Barbara Whatmore Charitable Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Barbara Whatmore Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 283336) 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 The Barbara Whatmore Charitable Trust's charity number? The Barbara Whatmore Charitable Trust's charity number is 283336. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 283336? Search 283336 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 The Barbara Whatmore Charitable Trust do? The Trust funds cultural and heritage preservation projects in the UK (especially East Anglia).Main areas include:-schemes or bursaries for classical music education to enable young career musicians to attend courses, music groups or orchestras;-conservation and crafts training, via bursaries to recognized higher educational teaching organisations;See full criteria in the Annual Accounts. Does The Barbara Whatmore Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Barbara Whatmore Charitable 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 The Barbara Whatmore Charitable Trust? The Barbara Whatmore Charitable 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/283336).