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Registered charity · No. 1199054CIO

Derby Computer Museum

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Derby Computer Museum is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.

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What are the key facts about Derby Computer Museum?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-30
£20,389
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-30
£21,789
Registered charity number
1199054
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
CIO
Register contact address detail (not service area)
3-4 Iron Gate
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
Yes

Quick answer

Derby Computer Museum (number 1199054) 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 Derby Computer Museum do?

The advancement of education of the public of the history and evolution of computer and console systems from the 1960s onwards maintaining and operating a museum in Derby for the public benefit, for the preservation, display and public experience of computers, console systems and technology providing opportunities to enable volunteers to develop skills.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Derby Computer Museum

Answers Derby Computer Museum gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 30 April 2025, 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 records Derby Computer Museum as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid

Derby Computer Museum's annual return for the year ending 30 April 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

Registration details

Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Derby City

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; 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 Derby Computer Museum registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Derby Computer Museum yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Derby Computer Museum. 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 Derby Computer Museum?

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  • Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Derby Computer Museum a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Derby Computer Museum as a registered charity (number 1199054) 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 Derby Computer Museum's charity number?
Derby Computer Museum's charity number is 1199054. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1199054?
Search 1199054 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 Derby Computer Museum do?
The advancement of education of the public of the history and evolution of computer and console systems from the 1960s onwards maintaining and operating a museum in Derby for the public benefit, for the preservation, display and public experience of computers, console systems and technology providing opportunities to enable volunteers to develop skills.
Does Derby Computer Museum have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Derby Computer Museum. 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 Derby Computer Museum?
Derby Computer Museum's website listed in our register data is https://www.derbycomputermuseum.co.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 Derby Computer Museum?
The register records Derby Computer Museum as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are Derby Computer Museum's trustees paid?
Derby Computer Museum's annual return for the year ending 30 April 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Derby Computer Museum registered as a charity?
Derby Computer Museum was entered on the register on 23 May 2022.

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.