--- title: "Willoughby Memorial Trust — check charity number 527647 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Willoughby Memorial Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 527647. Education/training charity based in Grimsthorpe. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/willoughby-memorial-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T12:09:18.428Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Willoughby Memorial Trust is a registered charity (number 527647) 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 £42,740 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Willoughby Memorial Trust? Registered charity number 527647 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Grimsthorpe Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £42,740 Website [www.willoughbygallery.com](http://www.willoughbygallery.com/) ## What does Willoughby Memorial Trust do? The Charity established and now maintains a library and art gallery which is open to the public. It promotes the study and education and a knowledge of literature, the arts and music in Lincolnshire by organising art exhibitions, an annual art competition, an annual poetry competition for schools and by giving grants and loans for study, education and knowledge to organisations and individuals. ## What causes is Willoughby Memorial Trust registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Willoughby Memorial Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Willoughby Memorial 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=willoughby-memorial-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.willoughbygallery.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Willoughby Memorial Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Willoughby Memorial Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 527647) 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 Willoughby Memorial Trust's charity number? Willoughby Memorial Trust's charity number is 527647. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 527647? Search 527647 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 Willoughby Memorial Trust do? The Charity established and now maintains a library and art gallery which is open to the public. It promotes the study and education and a knowledge of literature, the arts and music in Lincolnshire by organising art exhibitions, an annual art competition, an annual poetry competition for schools and by giving grants and loans for study, education and knowledge to organisations and individuals. Does Willoughby Memorial Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Willoughby Memorial 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 Willoughby Memorial Trust? Willoughby Memorial Trust's website is http://www.willoughbygallery.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/527647).