--- title: "Bow Street Police Museum — check charity number 1191955 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bow Street Police Museum a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1191955. Education/training charity based in The Nomad London Hotel. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bow-street-police-museum retrieved: 2026-08-19T00:43:09.591Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bow Street Police Museum is a registered charity (number 1191955) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £102,371 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Bow Street Police Museum? Registered charity number 1191955 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location The Nomad London Hotel Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £102,371 Website [bowstreetpolicemuseum.org.uk](http://bowstreetpolicemuseum.org.uk/) ## What does Bow Street Police Museum do? Bow Street Police Museum is located on the site of the former Bow Street Magistrates' Court and Police Station. Through the delivery of exhibitions and associated events its purpose is to advance the education of the public in, and to promote good citizenship and a wider public appreciation of the history of policing and the criminal justice system in London and elsewhere. ## What causes is Bow Street Police Museum registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bow Street Police Museum yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bow Street Police Museum 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=bow-street-police-museum&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://bowstreetpolicemuseum.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bow Street Police Museum a legitimate charity? Yes. Bow Street Police Museum is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1191955) 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 Bow Street Police Museum's charity number? Bow Street Police Museum's charity number is 1191955. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1191955? Search 1191955 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 Bow Street Police Museum do? Bow Street Police Museum is located on the site of the former Bow Street Magistrates' Court and Police Station. Through the delivery of exhibitions and associated events its purpose is to advance the education of the public in, and to promote good citizenship and a wider public appreciation of the history of policing and the criminal justice system in London and elsewhere. Does Bow Street Police Museum have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bow Street Police Museum. 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 Bow Street Police Museum? Bow Street Police Museum's website is http://bowstreetpolicemuseum.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/1191955).