---
title: "Bedford Marianettes — check charity number 296828 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Bedford Marianettes a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 296828. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Bedford. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bedford-marianettes
retrieved: 2026-08-18T11:26:25.147Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Bedford Marianettes is a registered charity (number 296828) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £21,634 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Bedford Marianettes?

Registered charity number

296828

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Bedford

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£21,634

Website

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

## What does Bedford Marianettes do?

The object of the charity is to cultivate the Dramatic and Operatic Arts and improve and educate the public taste in those arts; to promote the production of Dramatic and Operatic works having educative value in the foregoing and with the further object of raising funds to be devoted solely to charitable purposes.

## What causes is Bedford Marianettes registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bedford Marianettes yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bedford Marianettes 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=bedford-marianettes&type=claim)
[Visit charity website](http://www.bedfordmarianettes.org/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Bedford Marianettes a legitimate charity?

Yes. Bedford Marianettes is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 296828) 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 Bedford Marianettes's charity number?

Bedford Marianettes's charity number is 296828. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 296828?

Search 296828 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 Bedford Marianettes do?

The object of the charity is to cultivate the Dramatic and Operatic Arts and improve and educate the public taste in those arts; to promote the production of Dramatic and Operatic works having educative value in the foregoing and with the further object of raising funds to be devoted solely to charitable purposes.

Does Bedford Marianettes have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bedford Marianettes. 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 Bedford Marianettes?

Bedford Marianettes's website is http://www.bedfordmarianettes.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/296828).