--- title: "Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery — check charity number 311798 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 311798. Education/training charity based in Museum & Art Gallery. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/peterborough-museum-and-art-gallery retrieved: 2026-08-23T17:58:32.792Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery is a registered charity (number 311798) 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. 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 Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery? Registered charity number 311798 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Museum & Art Gallery Website [www.vivacity-peterborough.com/museum-and-heritage](http://www.vivacity-peterborough.com/museum-and-heritage) ## What does Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery do? Provision and maintenance of a museum and art gallery for the City of Peterborough and neighbourhood; for the preservation and exhibition of specimens of natural history, geology, archaeology, social history and the fine arts and as a centre for promoting artistic and general knowledge, and providing access to collections for the purposed of knowledge, education, research and learning ## What causes is Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery 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=peterborough-museum-and-art-gallery&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.vivacity-peterborough.com/museum-and-heritage) ## Frequently asked questions Is Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery a legitimate charity? Yes. Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 311798) 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 Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery's charity number? Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery's charity number is 311798. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 311798? Search 311798 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 Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery do? Provision and maintenance of a museum and art gallery for the City of Peterborough and neighbourhood; for the preservation and exhibition of specimens of natural history, geology, archaeology, social history and the fine arts and as a centre for promoting artistic and general knowledge, and providing access to collections for the purposed of knowledge, education, research and learning Does Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery. 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 Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery? Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery's website is http://www.vivacity-peterborough.com/museum-and-heritage — 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/311798).