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title: "The Plymouth Athenaeum — check charity number 216963 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Plymouth Athenaeum a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 216963. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Derrys Cross. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-plymouth-athenaeum
retrieved: 2026-08-27T17:34:51.519Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Plymouth Athenaeum is a registered charity (number 216963) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £28,834 (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 Plymouth Athenaeum?

Registered charity number

216963

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Derrys Cross

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£28,834

Website

[www.plymouthathenaeum.co.uk](http://www.plymouthathenaeum.co.uk/)

## What does The Plymouth Athenaeum do?

Education & support for literature science and the arts.

## What causes is The Plymouth Athenaeum registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Plymouth Athenaeum yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Plymouth Athenaeum 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 The Plymouth Athenaeum a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Plymouth Athenaeum is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 216963) 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 Plymouth Athenaeum's charity number?

The Plymouth Athenaeum's charity number is 216963. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 216963?

Search 216963 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 Plymouth Athenaeum do?

Education & support for literature science and the arts.

Does The Plymouth Athenaeum have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Plymouth Athenaeum. 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 Plymouth Athenaeum?

The Plymouth Athenaeum's website is http://www.plymouthathenaeum.co.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/216963).