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title: "Oxfordshire Museums Council — check charity number 296735 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Oxfordshire Museums Council a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 296735. Education/training charity based in Castle Quay. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/oxfordshire-museums-council
retrieved: 2026-08-23T17:58:01.265Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Oxfordshire Museums Council is a registered charity (number 296735) 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 £2,900 (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 Oxfordshire Museums Council?

Registered charity number

296735

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Castle Quay

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£2,900

Website

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

## What does Oxfordshire Museums Council do?

Assisting with the educational purposes of museums etc in Oxfordshire including promoting cooperation,training and fund raising.

## What causes is Oxfordshire Museums Council registered for?

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

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Oxfordshire Museums Council yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Oxfordshire Museums Council 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 Oxfordshire Museums Council a legitimate charity?

Yes. Oxfordshire Museums Council is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 296735) 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 Oxfordshire Museums Council's charity number?

Oxfordshire Museums Council's charity number is 296735. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 296735?

Search 296735 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 Oxfordshire Museums Council do?

Assisting with the educational purposes of museums etc in Oxfordshire including promoting cooperation,training and fund raising.

Does Oxfordshire Museums Council have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Oxfordshire Museums Council. 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 Oxfordshire Museums Council?

Oxfordshire Museums Council's website is http://www.oxfordshiremuseums.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/296735).