--- title: "The British Empire and Commonwealth Collection — check charity number 1148714 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The British Empire and Commonwealth Collection a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1148714. Education/training charity based in Queen's Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-british-empire-and-commonwealth-collection retrieved: 2026-08-24T12:12:46.214Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The British Empire and Commonwealth Collection is a registered charity (number 1148714) 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. Its latest reported income was £156,900 (year ending 2022-05-01). 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 The British Empire and Commonwealth Collection? Registered charity number 1148714 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Queen's Road Latest income (year ending 2022-05-01) £156,900 Website [www.bristolmuseums.org.uk](https://www.bristolmuseums.org.uk/) ## What does The British Empire and Commonwealth Collection do? TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE HISTORY OF THE BRITISH ISLES AND THE BRITISH EMPIRE AND COMMONWEALTH BY THE MAINTENANCE AND EXHIBITION OF A COLLECTION OF WORKS OF ART, ARCHIVES, ARTEFACTS, EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL, STILL AND MOVING IMAGES AND OTHER OTHER ITEMS RELATING TO THE BRITISH ISLES AND THE BRITISH EMPIRE AND COMMONWEALTH ## What causes is The British Empire and Commonwealth Collection registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The British Empire and Commonwealth Collection yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The British Empire and Commonwealth Collection 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=the-british-empire-and-commonwealth-collection&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.bristolmuseums.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The British Empire and Commonwealth Collection a legitimate charity? Yes. The British Empire and Commonwealth Collection is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1148714) 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 The British Empire and Commonwealth Collection's charity number? The British Empire and Commonwealth Collection's charity number is 1148714. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1148714? Search 1148714 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 The British Empire and Commonwealth Collection do? TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE HISTORY OF THE BRITISH ISLES AND THE BRITISH EMPIRE AND COMMONWEALTH BY THE MAINTENANCE AND EXHIBITION OF A COLLECTION OF WORKS OF ART, ARCHIVES, ARTEFACTS, EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL, STILL AND MOVING IMAGES AND OTHER OTHER ITEMS RELATING TO THE BRITISH ISLES AND THE BRITISH EMPIRE AND COMMONWEALTH Does The British Empire and Commonwealth Collection have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The British Empire and Commonwealth Collection. 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 The British Empire and Commonwealth Collection? The British Empire and Commonwealth Collection's website is https://www.bristolmuseums.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/1148714).