Is Oxfordshire Museums Council a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Oxfordshire Museums Council as a registered charity (number 296735) 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 Oxfordshire Museums Council's charity number?

Oxfordshire Museums Council's charity number is 296735. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 296735?

Search 296735 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.

Does Oxfordshire Museums Council have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Oxfordshire Museums Council. 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 Oxfordshire Museums Council?

Oxfordshire Museums Council's website listed in our register data is http://www.oxfordshiremuseums.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.

What was Oxfordshire Museums Council previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Oxfordshire Museums Council: Oxfordshire Museums Advisory Council.

When was Oxfordshire Museums Council registered as a charity?

Oxfordshire Museums Council was entered on the register on 5 May 1987.

Registered charity · No. 296735

Oxfordshire Museums Council

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Oxfordshire Museums Council is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage.

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What are the key facts about Oxfordshire Museums Council?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £2,900
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £1,229
Registered charity number: 296735
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Castle Quay
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.oxfordshiremuseums.org.uk

Quick answer

Oxfordshire Museums Council (number 296735) 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 Oxfordshire Museums Council do?

Assisting with the educational purposes of museums etc in Oxfordshire including promoting cooperation,training and fund raising.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Oxfordshire Museums Council

Answers Oxfordshire Museums Council gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, 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 does not record Oxfordshire Museums Council as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 5 May 1987
Previous names on the register: Oxfordshire Museums Advisory Council
Where it says it operates: Oxfordshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

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 Oxfordshire Museums Council registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Oxfordshire Museums Council yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Oxfordshire Museums Council. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Oxfordshire Museums Council?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Oxfordshire Museums Council a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Oxfordshire Museums Council as a registered charity (number 296735) 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 Oxfordshire Museums Council's charity number?: Oxfordshire Museums Council's charity number is 296735. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 296735?: Search 296735 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 Oxfordshire Museums Council do?: Assisting with the educational purposes of museums etc in Oxfordshire including promoting cooperation,training and fund raising.
Does Oxfordshire Museums Council have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Oxfordshire Museums Council. 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 Oxfordshire Museums Council?: Oxfordshire Museums Council's website listed in our register data is http://www.oxfordshiremuseums.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 Oxfordshire Museums Council?: The register does not record Oxfordshire Museums Council as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Oxfordshire Museums Council previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Oxfordshire Museums Council: Oxfordshire Museums Advisory Council.
When was Oxfordshire Museums Council registered as a charity?: Oxfordshire Museums Council was entered on the register on 5 May 1987.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.