--- title: "National Waterways Museum Trust — check charity number 296654 | CharityCompare" description: "Is National Waterways Museum Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 296654. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Station House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/national-waterways-museum-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:29:26.211Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer National Waterways Museum Trust is a registered charity (number 296654) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; 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 National Waterways Museum Trust? Registered charity number 296654 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Station House ## What does National Waterways Museum Trust do? This Charity has ceased operating and application has been made to strike the company off the register at Companies House ## What causes is National Waterways Museum Trust registered for? General Charitable PurposesArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for National Waterways Museum Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. National Waterways Museum Trust 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=national-waterways-museum-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is National Waterways Museum Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. National Waterways Museum Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 296654) 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 National Waterways Museum Trust's charity number? National Waterways Museum Trust's charity number is 296654. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 296654? Search 296654 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 National Waterways Museum Trust do? This Charity has ceased operating and application has been made to strike the company off the register at Companies House Does National Waterways Museum Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for National Waterways Museum Trust. 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 National Waterways Museum Trust? National Waterways Museum Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/296654).