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title: "The Leathercraft Trust — check charity number 313056 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Leathercraft Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 313056. Education/training charity based in LCB Depot. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-leathercraft-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-26T18:10:52.597Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Leathercraft Trust is a registered charity (number 313056) 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; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £25,240 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Leathercraft Trust?

Registered charity number

313056

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

LCB Depot

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£25,240

Website

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

## What does The Leathercraft Trust do?

Education in the culture and heritage of leathercarft to the general public by means of curating and exhibiting an extensive and well regarded collection of leather items and archival material relating to the leather industry in Northamptonshire and beyond.

## What causes is The Leathercraft Trust registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage

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

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

Yes. The Leathercraft Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 313056) 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 Leathercraft Trust's charity number?

The Leathercraft Trust's charity number is 313056. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 313056?

Search 313056 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 Leathercraft Trust do?

Education in the culture and heritage of leathercarft to the general public by means of curating and exhibiting an extensive and well regarded collection of leather items and archival material relating to the leather industry in Northamptonshire and beyond.

Does The Leathercraft Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Leathercraft 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 Leathercraft Trust?

The Leathercraft Trust's website is http://www.museumofleathercraft.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/313056).