The Barlow Collection
The Barlow Collection is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, based in Ashmolean Museum.
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Key facts
- Registered charity number
- 314290
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Trust
- Location
- Ashmolean Museum
- Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31)
- £106
- Website
- www.ashmolean.org
What the charity does
The Trust is responsible for the Barlow Collection of Chinese Ceramics, Bronzes and Jades which is one of the most significant of its kind in the world. It is housed at the Ashmolean Museum and is regularly open to the public, with about twenty per cent of its total of 450 objects on display at any one time. The Collection has been deposited primarily for use in teaching.
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Why there's no Clarity Score yet
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Barlow Collection 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Barlow Collection a legitimate charity?
- Yes. The Barlow Collection is a registered charity (number 314290) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register.
- What does The Barlow Collection do?
- The Trust is responsible for the Barlow Collection of Chinese Ceramics, Bronzes and Jades which is one of the most significant of its kind in the world. It is housed at the Ashmolean Museum and is regularly open to the public, with about twenty per cent of its total of 450 objects on display at any one time. The Collection has been deposited primarily for use in teaching.
- How can I donate to The Barlow Collection?
- The Barlow Collection's website is http://www.ashmolean.org — 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 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.