--- title: "The Tillett Trust — check charity number 257329 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Tillett Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 257329. Education/training charity based in Folkestone. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-tillett-trust retrieved: 2026-08-28T10:23:15.652Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Tillett Trust is a registered charity (number 257329) 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 £241,281 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Tillett Trust? Registered charity number 257329 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Folkestone Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £241,281 Website [www.thetilletttrust.org.uk](http://www.thetilletttrust.org.uk/) ## What does The Tillett Trust do? The main objectives of the Charity are the promotion and advancement of education and in particular musical education and the encouragement of the arts including the arts of music, drama mime dancing and singing. ## What causes is The Tillett Trust registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Tillett Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Tillett 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-tillett-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.thetilletttrust.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Tillett Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Tillett Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 257329) 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 Tillett Trust's charity number? The Tillett Trust's charity number is 257329. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 257329? Search 257329 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 Tillett Trust do? The main objectives of the Charity are the promotion and advancement of education and in particular musical education and the encouragement of the arts including the arts of music, drama mime dancing and singing. Does The Tillett Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Tillett 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 Tillett Trust? The Tillett Trust's website is http://www.thetilletttrust.org.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](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/257329).