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title: "The Francis Bacon Research Trust — check charity number 280616 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Francis Bacon Research Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 280616. Education/training charity based in Mill Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-francis-bacon-research-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-25T15:22:39.109Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Francis Bacon Research Trust is a registered charity (number 280616) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £20,190 (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 Francis Bacon Research Trust?

Registered charity number

280616

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Trust

Location

Mill Lane

Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05)

£20,190

Website

[www.fbrt.org.uk](http://www.fbrt.org.uk/)

## What does The Francis Bacon Research Trust do?

The objectives of the charity were carried out through the organisation of seminars, educational tours and conferences and publications. Newsletters are provided for friends of the Trust twice a year. A comprehensive website is also available.

## What causes is The Francis Bacon Research Trust registered for?

Education/training

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Francis Bacon Research Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Francis Bacon Research 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 The Francis Bacon Research Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Francis Bacon Research Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 280616) 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 Francis Bacon Research Trust's charity number?

The Francis Bacon Research Trust's charity number is 280616. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 280616?

Search 280616 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 Francis Bacon Research Trust do?

The objectives of the charity were carried out through the organisation of seminars, educational tours and conferences and publications. Newsletters are provided for friends of the Trust twice a year. A comprehensive website is also available.

Does The Francis Bacon Research Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Francis Bacon Research 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 Francis Bacon Research Trust?

The Francis Bacon Research Trust's website is http://www.fbrt.org.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/280616).