--- title: "The British Museum Trust Limited — check charity number 1140844 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The British Museum Trust Limited a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1140844. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Great Russell Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-british-museum-trust-limited retrieved: 2026-08-24T16:03:14.718Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The British Museum Trust Limited is a registered charity (number 1140844) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £1,487 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 British Museum Trust Limited? Registered charity number 1140844 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Great Russell Street Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,487 ## What does The British Museum Trust Limited do? The charity advances the charitable objects of the Trustees of the British Museum and culture, heritage, science, education and the arts for public benefit throughout the world in any manner incidental, conducive to or compatible with the charitable objects of the Trustees of the British Museum. The Charity achieves this object through the award of grants. It is independent of the British Museum. ## What causes is The British Museum Trust Limited registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The British Museum Trust Limited yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The British Museum Trust 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? 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-british-museum-trust-limited&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The British Museum Trust Limited a legitimate charity? Yes. The British Museum Trust Limited is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1140844) 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 British Museum Trust Limited's charity number? The British Museum Trust Limited's charity number is 1140844. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1140844? Search 1140844 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 British Museum Trust Limited do? The charity advances the charitable objects of the Trustees of the British Museum and culture, heritage, science, education and the arts for public benefit throughout the world in any manner incidental, conducive to or compatible with the charitable objects of the Trustees of the British Museum. The Charity achieves this object through the award of grants. It is independent of the British Museum. Does The British Museum Trust Limited have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The British Museum Trust 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 British Museum Trust Limited? The British Museum Trust Limited 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/1140844).