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title: "Colne Valley Museum — check charity number 1179231 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Colne Valley Museum a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1179231. Education/training charity based in Cliffe Ash. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/colne-valley-museum
retrieved: 2026-08-19T11:35:17.923Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Colne Valley Museum is a registered charity (number 1179231) 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 £38,754 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Colne Valley Museum?

Registered charity number

1179231

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Cliffe Ash

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£38,754

Website

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

## What does Colne Valley Museum do?

Four 19th Century weavers' cottages forming a 'living history' museum providing education for children and the wider public of life in the domestic wool textile industry in the valleys of West Yorkshire. Live demonstrations and events; a changing programme of exhibitions on site; school visits; active outreach programme through covering West Yorkshire.

## What causes is Colne Valley Museum registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Colne Valley Museum yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Colne Valley 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Colne Valley Museum a legitimate charity?

Yes. Colne Valley Museum is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1179231) 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 Colne Valley Museum's charity number?

Colne Valley Museum's charity number is 1179231. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1179231?

Search 1179231 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 Colne Valley Museum do?

Four 19th Century weavers' cottages forming a 'living history' museum providing education for children and the wider public of life in the domestic wool textile industry in the valleys of West Yorkshire. Live demonstrations and events; a changing programme of exhibitions on site; school visits; active outreach programme through covering West Yorkshire.

Does Colne Valley Museum have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Colne Valley 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 Colne Valley Museum?

Colne Valley Museum's website is http://www.colnevalleymuseum.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/1179231).