--- title: "The Telephonological Trust — check charity number 1090720 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Telephonological Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1090720. Education/training charity based in Sytchampton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-telephonological-trust retrieved: 2026-08-28T09:28:30.170Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Telephonological Trust is a registered charity (number 1090720) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; environment/conservation/heritage; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £1 (year ending 2024-07-31). 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 Telephonological Trust? Registered charity number 1090720 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Sytchampton Latest income (year ending 2024-07-31) £1 ## What does The Telephonological Trust do? Maintaining a working telephone exchange from the Strowger era, together with telephones and other telephonic equipment from the 20th Century. ## What causes is The Telephonological Trust registered for? Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritageOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Telephonological Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Telephonological 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-telephonological-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Telephonological Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Telephonological Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1090720) 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 Telephonological Trust's charity number? The Telephonological Trust's charity number is 1090720. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1090720? Search 1090720 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 Telephonological Trust do? Maintaining a working telephone exchange from the Strowger era, together with telephones and other telephonic equipment from the 20th Century. Does The Telephonological Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Telephonological 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 Telephonological Trust? The Telephonological 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/1090720).