--- title: "Friends of Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives — check charity number 276777 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 276777. Education/training charity based in CITY MUSEUM & ART GALLERY. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-bristol-museums-galleries-archives retrieved: 2026-08-24T06:22:01.977Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives is a registered charity (number 276777) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £165,207 (year ending 2025-06-30). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Friends of Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives? Registered charity number 276777 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location CITY MUSEUM & ART GALLERY Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £165,207 Website [www.friendsofbmga.org.uk](http://www.friendsofbmga.org.uk/) ## What does Friends of Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives do? The education of the public by promoting, supporting, assisting and improving Bristol's Museums, Galleries & Archives through the activity of a group of supporters. ## What causes is Friends of Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=friends-of-bristol-museums-galleries-archives&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.friendsofbmga.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 276777) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Friends of Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives's charity number? Friends of Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives's charity number is 276777. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 276777? Search 276777 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 Friends of Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives do? The education of the public by promoting, supporting, assisting and improving Bristol's Museums, Galleries & Archives through the activity of a group of supporters. Does Friends of Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives. 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 Friends of Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives? Friends of Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives's website is http://www.friendsofbmga.org.uk — 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 2026-07-31, 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/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/276777).