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title: "Victorian Capsule Preservation Trust (UK) — check charity number 1214268 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Victorian Capsule Preservation Trust (UK) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1214268. Education/training charity based in Lancashire. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/victorian-capsule-preservation-trust-uk
retrieved: 2026-08-23T01:59:37.686Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Victorian Capsule Preservation Trust (UK) is a registered charity (number 1214268) 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. 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 Victorian Capsule Preservation Trust (UK)?

Registered charity number

1214268

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Lancashire

Website

[www.victoriancapsule.org](http://www.victoriancapsule.org/)

## What does Victorian Capsule Preservation Trust (UK) do?

Preserves physical archival documentsDigitises heritage worksPromotes academic annotation and commentaryBuilds public access archivesPromotes educational outreach

## What causes is Victorian Capsule Preservation Trust (UK) registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Victorian Capsule Preservation Trust (UK) yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Victorian Capsule Preservation Trust (UK) 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Victorian Capsule Preservation Trust (UK) a legitimate charity?

Yes. Victorian Capsule Preservation Trust (UK) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1214268) 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 Victorian Capsule Preservation Trust (UK)'s charity number?

Victorian Capsule Preservation Trust (UK)'s charity number is 1214268. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1214268?

Search 1214268 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 Victorian Capsule Preservation Trust (UK) do?

Preserves physical archival documentsDigitises heritage worksPromotes academic annotation and commentaryBuilds public access archivesPromotes educational outreach

Does Victorian Capsule Preservation Trust (UK) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Victorian Capsule Preservation Trust (UK). 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 Victorian Capsule Preservation Trust (UK)?

Victorian Capsule Preservation Trust (UK)'s website is http://www.victoriancapsule.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/1214268).