--- title: "Bicester Museum and Heritage Trust — check charity number 1158501 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bicester Museum and Heritage Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1158501. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Bicester. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bicester-museum-and-heritage-trust retrieved: 2026-08-18T17:49:11.503Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bicester Museum and Heritage Trust is a registered charity (number 1158501) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; 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 Bicester Museum and Heritage Trust? Registered charity number 1158501 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Bicester ## What does Bicester Museum and Heritage Trust do? Bicester Museum & Heritage Trust was set up as a charity in September 2014. Prior to charitable status it was known as Bicester Museum and Heritage Association.Its principle aim is to set up a Museum/Heritage Centre to preserve, conserve, explain and promote the history and heritage of Bicester and its environs for this and future generations. ## What causes is Bicester Museum and Heritage Trust registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bicester Museum and Heritage Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bicester Museum and Heritage 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=bicester-museum-and-heritage-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bicester Museum and Heritage Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Bicester Museum and Heritage Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1158501) 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 Bicester Museum and Heritage Trust's charity number? Bicester Museum and Heritage Trust's charity number is 1158501. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1158501? Search 1158501 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 Bicester Museum and Heritage Trust do? Bicester Museum & Heritage Trust was set up as a charity in September 2014. Prior to charitable status it was known as Bicester Museum and Heritage Association.Its principle aim is to set up a Museum/Heritage Centre to preserve, conserve, explain and promote the history and heritage of Bicester and its environs for this and future generations. Does Bicester Museum and Heritage Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bicester Museum and Heritage 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 Bicester Museum and Heritage Trust? Bicester Museum and Heritage Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1158501).