Is Bingham Library and Art Gallery Foundation a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Bingham Library and Art Gallery Foundation as a registered charity (number 311488) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Bingham Library and Art Gallery Foundation's charity number?

Bingham Library and Art Gallery Foundation's charity number is 311488. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 311488?

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Does Bingham Library and Art Gallery Foundation have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bingham Library and Art Gallery Foundation. 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 Bingham Library and Art Gallery Foundation?

Bingham Library and Art Gallery Foundation's website listed in our register data is http://www.binghamlibrarytrust.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

What was Bingham Library and Art Gallery Foundation previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Bingham Library and Art Gallery Foundation: The Bingham Library.

Registered charity · No. 311488

Bingham Library and Art Gallery Foundation

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Bingham Library and Art Gallery Foundation is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.

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What are the key facts about Bingham Library and Art Gallery Foundation?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £0
Registered charity number: 311488
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Bingham House
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.binghamlibrarytrust.org.uk

Quick answer

Bingham Library and Art Gallery Foundation (number 311488) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Bingham Library and Art Gallery Foundation do?

To maintain a collection of pictures and other works of art for display, to provide Library facilities in addition to those provided by the Local Authority, to promote Education in the appreciation of Arts and Music and to grant financial assistance to Individuals and Organisations where eligible, in furtherance of this.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Bingham Library and Art Gallery Foundation

Answers Bingham Library and Art Gallery Foundation gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Bingham Library and Art Gallery Foundation as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 7 April 1975
Also known as: The Bingham Library Trust-Bingham Library Trustees-Trustees of Bingham Library
Previous names on the register: The Bingham Library
Where it says it operates: Gloucestershire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Bingham Library and Art Gallery Foundation registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Bingham Library and Art Gallery Foundation yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Bingham Library and Art Gallery Foundation. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Bingham Library and Art Gallery Foundation?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bingham Library and Art Gallery Foundation a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Bingham Library and Art Gallery Foundation as a registered charity (number 311488) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Bingham Library and Art Gallery Foundation's charity number?: Bingham Library and Art Gallery Foundation's charity number is 311488. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 311488?: Search 311488 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 Bingham Library and Art Gallery Foundation do?: To maintain a collection of pictures and other works of art for display, to provide Library facilities in addition to those provided by the Local Authority, to promote Education in the appreciation of Arts and Music and to grant financial assistance to Individuals and Organisations where eligible, in furtherance of this.
Does Bingham Library and Art Gallery Foundation have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bingham Library and Art Gallery Foundation. 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 Bingham Library and Art Gallery Foundation?: Bingham Library and Art Gallery Foundation's website listed in our register data is http://www.binghamlibrarytrust.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Bingham Library and Art Gallery Foundation?: The register does not record Bingham Library and Art Gallery Foundation as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Bingham Library and Art Gallery Foundation previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Bingham Library and Art Gallery Foundation: The Bingham Library.
When was Bingham Library and Art Gallery Foundation registered as a charity?: Bingham Library and Art Gallery Foundation was entered on the register on 7 April 1975.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.