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Bishops Waltham Museum Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage, recreation.
Bishops Waltham Museum Trust (number 1188140) 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 Bishops Waltham Museum Trust do?
Bishops Waltham Museum Trust maintains a Museum for the curation and exhibition of items of historical and archaeological interest relating to Bishops Waltham and the surrounding area. At present, the museum occupies an historic building in Bishop's Waltham Palace, run by English Heritage. We operate closely with the local community including local schools, and collecting oral histories.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Bishops Waltham Museum Trust
Answers Bishops Waltham Museum Trust gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2025, 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 records Bishops Waltham Museum Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Bishops Waltham Museum Trust's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Hampshire
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body; Other Charitable Activities.
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.
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Is Bishops Waltham Museum Trust a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Bishops Waltham Museum Trust as a registered charity (number 1188140) 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 Bishops Waltham Museum Trust's charity number?
Bishops Waltham Museum Trust's charity number is 1188140. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1188140?
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What does Bishops Waltham Museum Trust do?
Bishops Waltham Museum Trust maintains a Museum for the curation and exhibition of items of historical and archaeological interest relating to Bishops Waltham and the surrounding area. At present, the museum occupies an historic building in Bishop's Waltham Palace, run by English Heritage. We operate closely with the local community including local schools, and collecting oral histories.
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How can I donate to Bishops Waltham Museum Trust?
Bishops Waltham Museum Trust's website listed in our register data is http://bishopswalthammuseum.com. 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 Bishops Waltham Museum Trust?
The register records Bishops Waltham Museum Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are Bishops Waltham Museum Trust's trustees paid?
Bishops Waltham Museum Trust's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Bishops Waltham Museum Trust registered as a charity?
Bishops Waltham Museum Trust was entered on the register on 24 February 2020.