--- title: "The Fan Museum — check charity number 295303 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Fan Museum a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 295303. Education/training charity based in 12 Crooms Hill. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-fan-museum retrieved: 2026-08-25T12:56:40.521Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Fan Museum is a registered charity (number 295303) 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 £327,282 (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 The Fan Museum? Registered charity number 295303 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 12 Crooms Hill Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £327,282 Website [www.thefanmuseum.org.uk](http://www.thefanmuseum.org.uk/) ## What does The Fan Museum do? To advance the education of the public with particular regard to fans, fan making and the history and development thereof. ## What causes is The Fan Museum registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Fan Museum yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Fan Museum 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-fan-museum&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.thefanmuseum.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Fan Museum a legitimate charity? Yes. The Fan Museum is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 295303) 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 Fan Museum's charity number? The Fan Museum's charity number is 295303. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 295303? Search 295303 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 Fan Museum do? To advance the education of the public with particular regard to fans, fan making and the history and development thereof. Does The Fan Museum have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Fan Museum. 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 Fan Museum? The Fan Museum's website is http://www.thefanmuseum.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/295303).