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Registered charity · No. 283444Main Street

The Long Shop Project Trust

The Long Shop Project Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage, based in Main Street.

Quick answer

The Long Shop Project Trust is a registered charity (number 283444) 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. 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 Long Shop Project Trust?

Registered charity number
283444
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Other
Location
Main Street

What does The Long Shop Project Trust do?

The trust preserves, for public benefit, the land and buildings of the Garrett Engineering Works, established in Leiston, Suffolk in 1778 together with engines and other artefacts made there. The museum also collects and preserves items relating to the local area and to the history of the Garrett Family, has a strong educational programme and organises visits, lectures and fundraising events.

What causes is The Long Shop Project Trust registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Long Shop Project Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Long Shop Project 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Long Shop Project Trust a legitimate charity?
Yes. The Long Shop Project Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 283444) 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 Long Shop Project Trust's charity number?
The Long Shop Project Trust's charity number is 283444. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 283444?
Search 283444 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 Long Shop Project Trust do?
The trust preserves, for public benefit, the land and buildings of the Garrett Engineering Works, established in Leiston, Suffolk in 1778 together with engines and other artefacts made there. The museum also collects and preserves items relating to the local area and to the history of the Garrett Family, has a strong educational programme and organises visits, lectures and fundraising events.
Does The Long Shop Project Trust have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Long Shop Project 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 Long Shop Project Trust?
The Long Shop Project Trust's website is http://www.longshopmuseum.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.