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title: "The Bow Trust (Durham) Limited — check charity number 513865 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Bow Trust (Durham) Limited a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 513865. Education/training charity based in Holywell Hall. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-bow-trust-durham-limited
retrieved: 2026-08-24T07:19:20.968Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Bow Trust (Durham) Limited is a registered charity (number 513865) 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 £4,082 (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 The Bow Trust (Durham) Limited?

Registered charity number

513865

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Holywell Hall

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£4,082

Website

[www.durhammuseum.co.uk](http://www.durhammuseum.co.uk/)

## What does The Bow Trust (Durham) Limited do?

To maintain the redundant church of St Mary-Le-Bow, Durham City, as a centre for exhibitions and activities related to the history and antiquities of the city and county, and for other educational and cultural benefits.

## What causes is The Bow Trust (Durham) Limited registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Bow Trust (Durham) Limited yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Bow Trust (Durham) Limited 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.durhammuseum.co.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is The Bow Trust (Durham) Limited a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Bow Trust (Durham) Limited is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 513865) 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 Bow Trust (Durham) Limited's charity number?

The Bow Trust (Durham) Limited's charity number is 513865. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 513865?

Search 513865 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 Bow Trust (Durham) Limited do?

To maintain the redundant church of St Mary-Le-Bow, Durham City, as a centre for exhibitions and activities related to the history and antiquities of the city and county, and for other educational and cultural benefits.

Does The Bow Trust (Durham) Limited have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Bow Trust (Durham) Limited. 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 Bow Trust (Durham) Limited?

The Bow Trust (Durham) Limited's website is http://www.durhammuseum.co.uk — 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/513865).