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title: "Birmingham Museums Trust — check charity number 1147014 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Birmingham Museums Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1147014. Education/training charity based in Museum & Art Gallery. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/birmingham-museums-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-18T19:05:59.228Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Birmingham Museums Trust is a registered charity (number 1147014) 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. Its latest reported income was £12,643,248 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Birmingham Museums Trust?

Registered charity number

1147014

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Museum & Art Gallery

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£12,643,248

Website

[www.birminghammuseums.org.uk](http://www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/)

## What does Birmingham Museums Trust do?

To provide access to museums for audiences and participants within Birmingham and the West Midlands region and beyond, through the operation of museums with exhibitions, education, engagement and participation activities.

## What causes is Birmingham Museums Trust registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Birmingham Museums Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Birmingham Museums 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Birmingham Museums Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Birmingham Museums Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1147014) 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 Birmingham Museums Trust's charity number?

Birmingham Museums Trust's charity number is 1147014. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1147014?

Search 1147014 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 Birmingham Museums Trust do?

To provide access to museums for audiences and participants within Birmingham and the West Midlands region and beyond, through the operation of museums with exhibitions, education, engagement and participation activities.

Does Birmingham Museums Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Birmingham Museums 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 Birmingham Museums Trust?

Birmingham Museums Trust's website is http://www.birminghammuseums.org.uk — 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/1147014).