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title: "The Watercolour World — check charity number 1167968 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Watercolour World a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1167968. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Burns Green. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-watercolour-world
retrieved: 2026-08-28T13:59:49.379Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Watercolour World is a registered charity (number 1167968) 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 £76,149 (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 Watercolour World?

Registered charity number

1167968

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Burns Green

Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30)

£76,149

Website

[www.watercolourworld.org](http://www.watercolourworld.org/)

## What does The Watercolour World do?

Creating a free access website containing all pre 1900 documentary watercolours.

## What causes is The Watercolour World registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Watercolour World yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Watercolour World 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 Watercolour World a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Watercolour World is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1167968) 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 Watercolour World's charity number?

The Watercolour World's charity number is 1167968. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1167968?

Search 1167968 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 Watercolour World do?

Creating a free access website containing all pre 1900 documentary watercolours.

Does The Watercolour World have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Watercolour World. 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 Watercolour World?

The Watercolour World's website is http://www.watercolourworld.org — 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/1167968).