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title: "Carisbrooke Castle Museum — check charity number 1188568 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Carisbrooke Castle Museum a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1188568. Education/training charity based in Castle Hill. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/carisbrooke-castle-museum
retrieved: 2026-08-18T07:32:40.959Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Carisbrooke Castle Museum is a registered charity (number 1188568) 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 £82,262 (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 Carisbrooke Castle Museum?

Registered charity number

1188568

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Castle Hill

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£82,262

Website

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

## What does Carisbrooke Castle Museum do?

The CIO exists to promote the education of the public in the history of Carisbrooke Castle and the Isle of Wight by the provision of a museum for the maintenance and public exhibition of a collection of objects, artefacts, specimens, books and documents and pictures and the extension, enhancement, conservation and maintenance of the collection.

## What causes is Carisbrooke Castle Museum registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Carisbrooke Castle Museum yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Carisbrooke Castle 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Carisbrooke Castle Museum a legitimate charity?

Yes. Carisbrooke Castle Museum is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1188568) 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 Carisbrooke Castle Museum's charity number?

Carisbrooke Castle Museum's charity number is 1188568. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1188568?

Search 1188568 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 Carisbrooke Castle Museum do?

The CIO exists to promote the education of the public in the history of Carisbrooke Castle and the Isle of Wight by the provision of a museum for the maintenance and public exhibition of a collection of objects, artefacts, specimens, books and documents and pictures and the extension, enhancement, conservation and maintenance of the collection.

Does Carisbrooke Castle Museum have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Carisbrooke Castle 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 Carisbrooke Castle Museum?

Carisbrooke Castle Museum's website is http://www.carisbrookecastlemuseum.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/1188568).