--- title: "Hgs Virtual Museum — check charity number 1217584 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Hgs Virtual Museum a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1217584. Education/training charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hgs-virtual-museum retrieved: 2026-08-24T06:07:37.141Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hgs Virtual Museum is a registered charity (number 1217584) 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. 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 Hgs Virtual Museum? Registered charity number 1217584 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location London Website [hgsvm.org.uk](http://hgsvm.org.uk/) ## What does Hgs Virtual Museum do? To establish and maintain a Virtual Museum of Hampstead Garden Suburb ## What causes is Hgs Virtual Museum registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hgs Virtual Museum yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hgs Virtual Museum 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=hgs-virtual-museum&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://hgsvm.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Hgs Virtual Museum a legitimate charity? Yes. Hgs Virtual Museum is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1217584) 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 Hgs Virtual Museum's charity number? Hgs Virtual Museum's charity number is 1217584. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1217584? Search 1217584 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 Hgs Virtual Museum do? To establish and maintain a Virtual Museum of Hampstead Garden Suburb Does Hgs Virtual Museum have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hgs Virtual 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 Hgs Virtual Museum? Hgs Virtual Museum's website is http://hgsvm.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/1217584).