--- title: "Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum Limited — check charity number 1097347 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum Limited a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1097347. Education/training charity based in Park Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/isle-of-wight-bus-coach-museum-limited retrieved: 2026-08-23T14:53:15.414Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum Limited is a registered charity (number 1097347) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £155,902 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum Limited? Registered charity number 1097347 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Park Road Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £155,902 Website [www.iwbusmuseum.org.uk](http://www.iwbusmuseum.org.uk/) ## What does Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum Limited do? The museum advances public education by establishing a permanent display of historic commercial and public carriage vehicles on The Isle of Wight. ## What causes is Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum Limited registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum Limited yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum Limited 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=isle-of-wight-bus-coach-museum-limited&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.iwbusmuseum.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum Limited a legitimate charity? Yes. Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum Limited is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1097347) 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 Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum Limited's charity number? Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum Limited's charity number is 1097347. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1097347? Search 1097347 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 Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum Limited do? The museum advances public education by establishing a permanent display of historic commercial and public carriage vehicles on The Isle of Wight. Does Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum Limited have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum Limited. 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 Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum Limited? Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum Limited's website is http://www.iwbusmuseum.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/1097347).