--- title: "The Federation of Museums and Art Galleries of Wales — charity 1217862 | CharityCompare" description: "The Federation of Museums and Art Galleries of Wales (charity 1217862). Registration, activities, accounts and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-federation-of-museums-and-art-galleries-of-wales-2 retrieved: 2026-10-08T15:11:57.030Z 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. 1217862CIO FO # The Federation of Museums and Art Galleries of Wales Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data The Federation of Museums and Art Galleries of Wales is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](https://museumsfederation.cymru/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1217862&subId=0) Work at The Federation of Museums and Art Galleries of Wales? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-federation-of-museums-and-art-galleries-of-wales-2&type=claim&name=The%20Federation%20of%20Museums%20and%20Art%20Galleries%20of%20Wales) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about The Federation of Museums and Art Galleries of Wales? Registered charity number 1217862 Status in source extract Registered Charity type CIO Register contact address detail (not service area) The Coliseum Website [museumsfederation.cymru](https://museumsfederation.cymru/) Quick answer The Federation of Museums and Art Galleries of Wales (number 1217862) 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 The Federation of Museums and Art Galleries of Wales do? The Federation of Museums and Galleries of Wales (Museums Federation Cymru) is the strategic body for museums and art galleries in Wales. The charity supports and advocates for the highest standards of museum provision throughout Wales, for the people of Wales. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Federation of Museums and Art Galleries of Wales Answers The Federation of Museums and Art Galleries of Wales 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”. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 30 April 2026 Also known as Museums Federation Cymru Where it says it operates Throughout Wales ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies. **Reported activities:** Makes Grants To Organisations; 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 The Federation of Museums and Art Galleries of Wales registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Federation of Museums and Art Galleries of Wales yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Federation of Museums and Art Galleries of Wales. 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 The Federation of Museums and Art Galleries of Wales? - 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. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-federation-of-museums-and-art-galleries-of-wales-2&type=claim&name=The%20Federation%20of%20Museums%20and%20Art%20Galleries%20of%20Wales) [Visit charity website](https://museumsfederation.cymru/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Federation of Museums and Art Galleries of Wales a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists The Federation of Museums and Art Galleries of Wales as a registered charity (number 1217862) 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 The Federation of Museums and Art Galleries of Wales's charity number? The Federation of Museums and Art Galleries of Wales's charity number is 1217862. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1217862? Search 1217862 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 The Federation of Museums and Art Galleries of Wales do? The Federation of Museums and Galleries of Wales (Museums Federation Cymru) is the strategic body for museums and art galleries in Wales. The charity supports and advocates for the highest standards of museum provision throughout Wales, for the people of Wales. Does The Federation of Museums and Art Galleries of Wales have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Federation of Museums and Art Galleries of Wales. 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 The Federation of Museums and Art Galleries of Wales? The Federation of Museums and Art Galleries of Wales's website listed in our register data is https://museumsfederation.cymru/. 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. When was The Federation of Museums and Art Galleries of Wales registered as a charity? The Federation of Museums and Art Galleries of Wales was entered on the register on 30 April 2026. 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=1217862&subId=0).