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title: "Kids in Museums — check charity number SC044490 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Kids in Museums a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC044490. the advancement of education charity based in Outwith Scotland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/kids-in-museums-2
retrieved: 2026-08-23T06:51:07.856Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Kids in Museums is a registered charity (number SC044490) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education. Its latest reported income was £232,132 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Kids in Museums?

Registered charity number

SC044490

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Location

Outwith Scotland

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£232,132

Website

[www.kidsinmuseums.org.uk](http://www.kidsinmuseums.org.uk/)

## What does Kids in Museums do?

The objects of the Charity ('the Objects') are to advance education, including the education of children and families, by the encouragement of the arts and sciences in museums, galleries, schools and other places of formal and informal learning.

## What causes is Kids in Museums registered for?

the advancement of education

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Kids in Museums yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Kids in Museums 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Kids in Museums a legitimate charity?

Yes. Kids in Museums is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC044490) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.

What is Kids in Museums's charity number?

Kids in Museums's charity number is SC044490. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC044490?

Search SC044490 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

What does Kids in Museums do?

The objects of the Charity ('the Objects') are to advance education, including the education of children and families, by the encouragement of the arts and sciences in museums, galleries, schools and other places of formal and informal learning.

Does Kids in Museums have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Kids in Museums. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Kids in Museums?

Kids in Museums's website is http://www.kidsinmuseums.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07,
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://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC044490).