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title: "The Hms Beagle Trust — check charity number 1126192 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Hms Beagle Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1126192. Education/training charity based in Lawrenny. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-hms-beagle-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-26T08:53:32.179Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Hms Beagle Trust is a registered charity (number 1126192) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; environment/conservation/heritage. 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 Hms Beagle Trust?

Registered charity number

1126192

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Lawrenny

Website

[www.hmsbeagleproject.org](http://www.hmsbeagleproject.org/)

## What does The Hms Beagle Trust do?

To maintain and further develop the trust's scientific and educational work by chartering or acquiring a suitable HMS Beagle lookalike sailing ship to work with on an interim basis, while continuing to pursue the raising of funds for a new ship with inbuilt educational and research programmes to encourage aspirant scientists and strengthen interest in evolutionary history and scientific discovery

## What causes is The Hms Beagle Trust registered for?

Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Hms Beagle Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Hms Beagle 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is The Hms Beagle Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Hms Beagle Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1126192) 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 Hms Beagle Trust's charity number?

The Hms Beagle Trust's charity number is 1126192. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1126192?

Search 1126192 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 Hms Beagle Trust do?

To maintain and further develop the trust's scientific and educational work by chartering or acquiring a suitable HMS Beagle lookalike sailing ship to work with on an interim basis, while continuing to pursue the raising of funds for a new ship with inbuilt educational and research programmes to encourage aspirant scientists and strengthen interest in evolutionary history and scientific discovery

Does The Hms Beagle Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Hms Beagle 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 Hms Beagle Trust?

The Hms Beagle Trust's website is http://www.hmsbeagleproject.org — 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/1126192).