--- title: "The Gilson Trust — check charity number 313018 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Gilson Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 313018. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Boston Spa. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-gilson-trust retrieved: 2026-08-26T01:23:02.125Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Gilson Trust is a registered charity (number 313018) 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; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £1,856 (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 Gilson Trust? Registered charity number 313018 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Boston Spa Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,856 ## What does The Gilson Trust do? To provide assistance to members of the British Library manuscripts department, their spouses or other companions in semi official or private travel which will benefit the Library. ## What causes is The Gilson Trust registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Gilson Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Gilson 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-gilson-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Gilson Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Gilson Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 313018) 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 Gilson Trust's charity number? The Gilson Trust's charity number is 313018. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 313018? Search 313018 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 Gilson Trust do? To provide assistance to members of the British Library manuscripts department, their spouses or other companions in semi official or private travel which will benefit the Library. Does The Gilson Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Gilson 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 Gilson Trust? The Gilson 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/313018).