--- title: "The Frank Hornby Trust — check charity number 1137345 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Frank Hornby Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1137345. Education/training charity based in Maghull. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-frank-hornby-trust retrieved: 2026-08-25T15:22:37.573Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Frank Hornby Trust is a registered charity (number 1137345) 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; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £1,527 (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 Frank Hornby Trust? Registered charity number 1137345 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Maghull Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,527 Website [www.frankhornby.co.uk](http://www.frankhornby.co.uk/) ## What does The Frank Hornby Trust do? The Hornby Trust has succeeded in the development of a permanent Frank Hornby Heritage Centre in Maghull and has created a display of Meccano, Hornby & Dinky items covering the initial invention of Meccano in 1900 to Frank Hornby's death in 1936. A permanent heritage centre that includes artwork, ephemera, heritage trails and educational activities working with other notable museums and societies. ## What causes is The Frank Hornby Trust registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Frank Hornby Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Frank Hornby 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-frank-hornby-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.frankhornby.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Frank Hornby Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Frank Hornby Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1137345) 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 Frank Hornby Trust's charity number? The Frank Hornby Trust's charity number is 1137345. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1137345? Search 1137345 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 Frank Hornby Trust do? The Hornby Trust has succeeded in the development of a permanent Frank Hornby Heritage Centre in Maghull and has created a display of Meccano, Hornby & Dinky items covering the initial invention of Meccano in 1900 to Frank Hornby's death in 1936. A permanent heritage centre that includes artwork, ephemera, heritage trails and educational activities working with other notable museums and societies. Does The Frank Hornby Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Frank Hornby 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 Frank Hornby Trust? The Frank Hornby Trust's website is http://www.frankhornby.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/1137345).