--- title: "The Rudge Shipley Charitable Trust — check charity number 1194462 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Rudge Shipley Charitable Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1194462. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Crown House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-rudge-shipley-charitable-trust retrieved: 2026-08-28T01:58:33.380Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Rudge Shipley Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number 1194462) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £5 (year ending 2025-03-03). 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 Rudge Shipley Charitable Trust? Registered charity number 1194462 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Crown House Latest income (year ending 2025-03-03) £5 ## What does The Rudge Shipley Charitable Trust do? The promotion and encouragement of the art of opera, its role in education, the support of operatic societies, music and singing and to further the education and experience of young musicians by assisting them in presenting their work to a wider public audience which in turn will also benefit through hearing artists and their music previously unknown to this public. ## What causes is The Rudge Shipley Charitable Trust registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Rudge Shipley Charitable Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Rudge Shipley Charitable 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-rudge-shipley-charitable-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Rudge Shipley Charitable Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Rudge Shipley Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1194462) 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 Rudge Shipley Charitable Trust's charity number? The Rudge Shipley Charitable Trust's charity number is 1194462. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1194462? Search 1194462 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 Rudge Shipley Charitable Trust do? The promotion and encouragement of the art of opera, its role in education, the support of operatic societies, music and singing and to further the education and experience of young musicians by assisting them in presenting their work to a wider public audience which in turn will also benefit through hearing artists and their music previously unknown to this public. Does The Rudge Shipley Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Rudge Shipley Charitable 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 Rudge Shipley Charitable Trust? The Rudge Shipley Charitable 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/1194462).