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Registered charity · No. 278455TrustCowes

The Sir Max Aitken Museum

The Sir Max Aitken Museum is a registered charity in England & Wales working in arts/culture/heritage/science, based in Cowes.

Quick answer

The Sir Max Aitken Museum is a registered charity (number 278455) 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 £112,620 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Sir Max Aitken Museum?

Registered charity number
278455
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Trust
Location
Cowes
Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30)
£112,620

What does The Sir Max Aitken Museum do?

The charity maintains and manages its funds in order to to ensure that the collection in the Museum is maintained in immaculate condition and is accessible to all. The charity seeks to maintain the properties in their ownership in the best possible order.

What causes is The Sir Max Aitken Museum registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Sir Max Aitken Museum yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Sir Max Aitken 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Sir Max Aitken Museum a legitimate charity?
Yes. The Sir Max Aitken Museum is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 278455) 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 Sir Max Aitken Museum's charity number?
The Sir Max Aitken Museum's charity number is 278455. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 278455?
Search 278455 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 Sir Max Aitken Museum do?
The charity maintains and manages its funds in order to to ensure that the collection in the Museum is maintained in immaculate condition and is accessible to all. The charity seeks to maintain the properties in their ownership in the best possible order.
Does The Sir Max Aitken Museum have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Sir Max Aitken 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 Sir Max Aitken Museum?
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Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.