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title: "Octavia Hill Birthplace Museum Trust — check charity number 1018947 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Octavia Hill Birthplace Museum Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1018947. Education/training charity based in Wisbech. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/octavia-hill-birthplace-museum-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-23T01:21:01.806Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Octavia Hill Birthplace Museum Trust is a registered charity (number 1018947) 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; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £27,619 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Octavia Hill Birthplace Museum Trust?

Registered charity number

1018947

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Wisbech

Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05)

£27,619

Website

[www.octaviahill.org](http://www.octaviahill.org/)

## What does Octavia Hill Birthplace Museum Trust do?

The Trust owns and maintains Octavia Hill's Birthplace House in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, a Grade II* Listed Georgian Building which contains exhibits, displays and archives of the life and work of Octavia Hill (1838 - 1912).Within the Birthplace House there are two cottages containing three Incubator Office Units, a Tearoom, and Shop which are leased to and operated by Octavia Hill Trading Ltd.

## What causes is Octavia Hill Birthplace Museum Trust registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Octavia Hill Birthplace Museum Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Octavia Hill Birthplace 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.
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## Frequently asked questions

Is Octavia Hill Birthplace Museum Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Octavia Hill Birthplace Museum Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1018947) 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 Octavia Hill Birthplace Museum Trust's charity number?

Octavia Hill Birthplace Museum Trust's charity number is 1018947. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1018947?

Search 1018947 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 Octavia Hill Birthplace Museum Trust do?

The Trust owns and maintains Octavia Hill's Birthplace House in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, a Grade II* Listed Georgian Building which contains exhibits, displays and archives of the life and work of Octavia Hill (1838 - 1912).Within the Birthplace House there are two cottages containing three Incubator Office Units, a Tearoom, and Shop which are leased to and operated by Octavia Hill Trading Ltd.

Does Octavia Hill Birthplace Museum Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Octavia Hill Birthplace 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 Octavia Hill Birthplace Museum Trust?

Octavia Hill Birthplace Museum Trust's website is http://www.octaviahill.org — 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/1018947).