The Guards Museum Trust
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Educating the public in the traditions of The Guards though visits and events held at the Guards Museum throughout the year.
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, The Guards Museum Trust has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the Charity Commission.
- Established in 1979, it predates 83% of the arts & culture charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
- GiveRadar's profile for The Guards Museum Trust draws on its financial disclosures and its registration, in line with the typical arts & culture charities in the United Kingdom it tracks. View this cohort
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. THE GUARDS MUSEUM TRUST is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
THE GUARDS MUSEUM TRUST is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
THE GUARDS MUSEUM TRUST is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
This is general guidance, not tax advice. Confirm treatment with the charity or your tax advisor before donating.
Leadership & board
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How it stacks up against peers
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Sources and verification
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- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities · 1 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about The Guards Museum Trust
The Guards Museum Trust is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in London, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1979 and has been operating for 47 years. Its registration number is 278181. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 73/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £751K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, The Guards Museum Trust has £751K in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Educating the public in the traditions of The Guards though visits and events held at the Guards Museum throughout the year. The Guards Museum Trust is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1979.
The Guards Museum Trust is a charitable trust, the oldest legal form for UK charities. Trusts are governed by a trust deed and overseen by trustees who manage the charity's assets for the benefit of its stated purposes. Trusts are not incorporated and do not have a separate legal personality. Its Charity Commission registration number is 278181.
The Guards Museum Trust's registered charity number is 278181. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
The Guards Museum Trust is located in London, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1979 and has been active for 47 years.
The Guards Museum Trust is based in London in England. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
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Quick facts about The Guards Museum Trust
- What is The Guards Museum Trust?
- The Guards Museum Trust is a arts & culture trust based in London, United Kingdom. Educating the public in the traditions of The Guards though visits and events held at the Guards Museum throughout the year.
- When was The Guards Museum Trust founded?
- The Guards Museum Trust was founded in 1979.
- Where is The Guards Museum Trust located?
- Headquartered in London, England, United Kingdom.
- What is The Guards Museum Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is £751,495.
- Is The Guards Museum Trust trustworthy?
- The Guards Museum Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is The Guards Museum Trust's registration number?
- Registration: 278181 (United Kingdom).
- What is The Guards Museum Trust's website?
- https://www.theguardsmuseum.com
- Are donations to The Guards Museum Trust tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.