--- title: "South Western Federation of Museums and Art Galleries — charity 1113399 | CharityCompare" description: "South Western Federation of Museums and Art Galleries (charity 1113399): income £3,604 (2025). Registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/south-western-federation-of-museums-and-art-galleries retrieved: 2026-10-08T02:41:07.174Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. 1113399Charitable company SW # South Western Federation of Museums and Art Galleries Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data South Western Federation of Museums and Art Galleries is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.swfed.org.uk/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1113399&subId=0) Work at South Western Federation of Museums and Art Galleries? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=south-western-federation-of-museums-and-art-galleries&type=claim&name=South%20Western%20Federation%20of%20Museums%20and%20Art%20Galleries) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about South Western Federation of Museums and Art Galleries? Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31 £3,604 Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31 £1,924 Registered charity number 1113399 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Charitable company Register contact address detail (not service area) 82 James Carter Road Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Not recorded Website [www.swfed.org.uk](http://www.swfed.org.uk/) Quick answer South Western Federation of Museums and Art Galleries (number 1113399) 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 South Western Federation of Museums and Art Galleries do? The advancement of education of the public through the establishment, maintenance, operation and development of museums and galleries, and through related services and activities in the main in the South West Region of the United Kingdom. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for South Western Federation of Museums and Art Galleries Answers South Western Federation of Museums and Art Galleries 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 South Western Federation of Museums and Art Galleries as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 22 March 2006 Company number [05536131](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/05536131) (Companies House) Also known as Swfed Where it says it operates Throughout England ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body. 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 South Western Federation of Museums and Art Galleries registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for South Western Federation of Museums and Art Galleries yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score South Western Federation of Museums and Art Galleries. 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to South Western Federation of Museums and Art Galleries? - 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. 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[Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=south-western-federation-of-museums-and-art-galleries&type=claim&name=South%20Western%20Federation%20of%20Museums%20and%20Art%20Galleries) [Visit charity website](http://www.swfed.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is South Western Federation of Museums and Art Galleries a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists South Western Federation of Museums and Art Galleries as a registered charity (number 1113399) 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 South Western Federation of Museums and Art Galleries's charity number? South Western Federation of Museums and Art Galleries's charity number is 1113399. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1113399? Search 1113399 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 South Western Federation of Museums and Art Galleries do? The advancement of education of the public through the establishment, maintenance, operation and development of museums and galleries, and through related services and activities in the main in the South West Region of the United Kingdom. Does South Western Federation of Museums and Art Galleries have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for South Western Federation of Museums and Art Galleries. 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 South Western Federation of Museums and Art Galleries? South Western Federation of Museums and Art Galleries's website listed in our register data is http://www.swfed.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 South Western Federation of Museums and Art Galleries? The register does not record South Western Federation of Museums and Art Galleries as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. When was South Western Federation of Museums and Art Galleries registered as a charity? South Western Federation of Museums and Art Galleries was entered on the register on 22 March 2006. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 05536131). Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, 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/charity-details/?regId=1113399&subId=0).