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title: "Colchester Museums Development Foundation — check charity number 1192018 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Colchester Museums Development Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1192018. Education/training charity based in Rowan House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/colchester-museums-development-foundation
retrieved: 2026-08-19T10:59:11.617Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Colchester Museums Development Foundation is a registered charity (number 1192018) 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 £15,523 (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 Colchester Museums Development Foundation?

Registered charity number

1192018

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Rowan House

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£15,523

Website

[colchester.cimuseums.org.uk/cmdf](https://colchester.cimuseums.org.uk/cmdf)

## What does Colchester Museums Development Foundation do?

Colchester Museums Development Foundation supports Colchester Museums to inspire and enrich the local community, through the preservation, exploration, and sharing of the town's heritage. The Foundation raises funds through donations, memberships and grants to support access, inclusion, community collaboration, and engagement with collections across Colchester Museums.

## What causes is Colchester Museums Development Foundation registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Colchester Museums Development Foundation yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Colchester Museums Development Foundation 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.
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## Frequently asked questions

Is Colchester Museums Development Foundation a legitimate charity?

Yes. Colchester Museums Development Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1192018) 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 Colchester Museums Development Foundation's charity number?

Colchester Museums Development Foundation's charity number is 1192018. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1192018?

Search 1192018 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 Colchester Museums Development Foundation do?

Colchester Museums Development Foundation supports Colchester Museums to inspire and enrich the local community, through the preservation, exploration, and sharing of the town's heritage. The Foundation raises funds through donations, memberships and grants to support access, inclusion, community collaboration, and engagement with collections across Colchester Museums.

Does Colchester Museums Development Foundation have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Colchester Museums Development Foundation. 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 Colchester Museums Development Foundation?

Colchester Museums Development Foundation's website is https://colchester.cimuseums.org.uk/cmdf — 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/1192018).