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Registered charity · No. 297397Charitable companyThe Farmhouse

City Discovery Centre

City Discovery Centre is a registered charity in England & Wales working in general charitable purposes, education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, based in The Farmhouse.

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City Discovery Centre is a registered charity (number 297397) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £377,180 (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 City Discovery Centre?

Registered charity number
297397
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Charitable company
Location
The Farmhouse
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£377,180

What does City Discovery Centre do?

To promote a greater appreciation and understanding of the historical, natural and built environments of Milton Keynes as a "new town" through various heritage, educational and community services. To promote Mitlon Keynes as a model of "new town" urban planning and as an aspirational city.Act as stewards for the Bradwell Abbey SAM (scheduled ancients monument) and heritage site

What causes is City Discovery Centre registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for City Discovery Centre yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. City Discovery Centre 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is City Discovery Centre a legitimate charity?
Yes. City Discovery Centre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 297397) 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 City Discovery Centre's charity number?
City Discovery Centre's charity number is 297397. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 297397?
Search 297397 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 City Discovery Centre do?
To promote a greater appreciation and understanding of the historical, natural and built environments of Milton Keynes as a "new town" through various heritage, educational and community services. To promote Mitlon Keynes as a model of "new town" urban planning and as an aspirational city.Act as stewards for the Bradwell Abbey SAM (scheduled ancients monument) and heritage site
Does City Discovery Centre have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for City Discovery Centre. 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 City Discovery Centre?
City Discovery Centre's website is http://www.mkcdc.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.