Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Museum of Timekeeping is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.
Museum of Timekeeping (number 1176495) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Museum of Timekeeping do?
Museum of Timekeeping holds for public benefit a collection and library to inspire and promote public understanding and appreciation of horology and the history, science, art and craft of timekeeping, by collecting, documenting, preserving, exhibiting and interpreting a collection and library to promote public enjoyment and understanding through exhibitions, public & educational programmes.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Museum of Timekeeping
Answers Museum of Timekeeping gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2024, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records Museum of Timekeeping as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Museum of Timekeeping's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
British Horological Institute Museum Trust; Bhi Museum Trust.
Where it says it operates
Throughout England
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is Museum of Timekeeping registered for?
Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science
Why is there no Clarity Score for Museum of Timekeeping yet?
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The register data used for this profile lists Museum of Timekeeping as a registered charity (number 1176495) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Museum of Timekeeping's charity number?
Museum of Timekeeping's charity number is 1176495. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Museum of Timekeeping do?
Museum of Timekeeping holds for public benefit a collection and library to inspire and promote public understanding and appreciation of horology and the history, science, art and craft of timekeeping, by collecting, documenting, preserving, exhibiting and interpreting a collection and library to promote public enjoyment and understanding through exhibitions, public & educational programmes.
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How can I donate to Museum of Timekeeping?
Museum of Timekeeping's website listed in our register data is http://www.museumoftimekeeping.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Museum of Timekeeping?
The register records Museum of Timekeeping as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are Museum of Timekeeping's trustees paid?
Museum of Timekeeping's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Museum of Timekeeping registered as a charity?
Museum of Timekeeping was entered on the register on 3 January 2018.