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title: "The Imperial War Museum Foundation — check charity number 1136034 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Imperial War Museum Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1136034. Education/training charity based in Lambeth Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-imperial-war-museum-foundation
retrieved: 2026-08-26T11:10:30.862Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Imperial War Museum Foundation is a registered charity (number 1136034) 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 £202 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Imperial War Museum Foundation?

Registered charity number

1136034

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Lambeth Road

Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)

£202

Website

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

## What does The Imperial War Museum Foundation do?

The objects of the Foundation are the advancement ofthe education of the public in the nature, preception, history and impact of modern war and people's experince of war; and- the arts, culture, and heritage related to war and war-time experience.

## What causes is The Imperial War Museum Foundation registered for?

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

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Imperial War Museum Foundation yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Imperial War Museum Foundation 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.
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[Visit charity website](http://www.iwm.org.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is The Imperial War Museum Foundation a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Imperial War Museum Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1136034) 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 Imperial War Museum Foundation's charity number?

The Imperial War Museum Foundation's charity number is 1136034. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1136034?

Search 1136034 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 Imperial War Museum Foundation do?

The objects of the Foundation are the advancement ofthe education of the public in the nature, preception, history and impact of modern war and people's experince of war; and- the arts, culture, and heritage related to war and war-time experience.

Does The Imperial War Museum Foundation have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Imperial War Museum Foundation. 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 Imperial War Museum Foundation?

The Imperial War Museum Foundation's website is http://www.iwm.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/1136034).