--- title: "The Serse Trust — check charity number 1153972 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Serse Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1153972. Education/training charity based in Bell Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-serse-trust retrieved: 2026-08-28T04:03:19.046Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Serse Trust is a registered charity (number 1153972) 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. Its latest reported income was £89,633 (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 Serse Trust? Registered charity number 1153972 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Bell Lane Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £89,633 Website [www.thesersetrust.com](http://www.thesersetrust.com/) ## What does The Serse Trust do? THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN EIGHTEENTH CENTURY OPERA, AND SUPPORTING YOUNG AND ASPIRING MUSICIANS IN THE PROCESS. ## What causes is The Serse Trust registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Serse Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Serse 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-serse-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.thesersetrust.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Serse Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Serse Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1153972) 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 Serse Trust's charity number? The Serse Trust's charity number is 1153972. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1153972? Search 1153972 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 Serse Trust do? THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN EIGHTEENTH CENTURY OPERA, AND SUPPORTING YOUNG AND ASPIRING MUSICIANS IN THE PROCESS. Does The Serse Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Serse 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 Serse Trust? The Serse Trust's website is http://www.thesersetrust.com/ — 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/1153972).