The Olive Matthews Collection
The Olive Matthews Collection is a registered charity in England & Wales working in arts/culture/heritage/science, based in Brennan House.
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Key facts
- Registered charity number
- 1194375
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- CIO
- Location
- Brennan House
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £193,909
- Website
- chertseymuseum.org/home
What the charity does
The CIO achieves its objectives by renting The Cedars, a Grade II listed Regency town house in Chertsey, to Runnymede Borough Council under a long-term agreement. The Council runs a local history museum from The Cedars known as Chertsey Museum. Under the agreement the Council curates, stores and displays items from the collection. The CIO pays the Council a contribution towards its costs.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Olive Matthews Collection a legitimate charity?
- Yes. The Olive Matthews Collection is a registered charity (number 1194375) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register.
- What does The Olive Matthews Collection do?
- The CIO achieves its objectives by renting The Cedars, a Grade II listed Regency town house in Chertsey, to Runnymede Borough Council under a long-term agreement. The Council runs a local history museum from The Cedars known as Chertsey Museum. Under the agreement the Council curates, stores and displays items from the collection. The CIO pays the Council a contribution towards its costs.
- How can I donate to The Olive Matthews Collection?
- The Olive Matthews Collection's website is https://chertseymuseum.org/home — 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.