--- title: "The Spode Museum Trust — check charity number 519597 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Spode Museum Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 519597. Education/training charity based in Elenora Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-spode-museum-trust retrieved: 2026-08-28T06:21:53.158Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Spode Museum Trust is a registered charity (number 519597) 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 £376,810 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Spode Museum Trust? Registered charity number 519597 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Elenora Street Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £376,810 Website [www.spodemuseumtrust.org](http://www.spodemuseumtrust.org/) ## What does The Spode Museum Trust do? Museum comprising an extensive collection of ceramics, copper plates, tools, pattern books, paper records and other items recording the history of the manufacture of Spode china from its origin in 1770 all which archive is held upon trust to preserve it as a collection and to advance the education of the public by its exhibition; and a visitor centre on the former factory site at Stoke. ## What causes is The Spode Museum Trust registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Spode Museum Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Spode Museum 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-spode-museum-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.spodemuseumtrust.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Spode Museum Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Spode Museum Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 519597) 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 Spode Museum Trust's charity number? The Spode Museum Trust's charity number is 519597. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 519597? Search 519597 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 Spode Museum Trust do? Museum comprising an extensive collection of ceramics, copper plates, tools, pattern books, paper records and other items recording the history of the manufacture of Spode china from its origin in 1770 all which archive is held upon trust to preserve it as a collection and to advance the education of the public by its exhibition; and a visitor centre on the former factory site at Stoke. Does The Spode Museum Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Spode Museum 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 Spode Museum Trust? The Spode Museum Trust's website is http://www.spodemuseumtrust.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/519597).