Turner Contemporary
Turner Contemporary is a registered charity in England & Wales working in general charitable purposes, education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, based in Margate.
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What are the key facts about Turner Contemporary?
- Registered charity number
- 1129974
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Charitable company
- Location
- Margate
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £2,932,481
- Website
- www.turnercontemporary.org
What does Turner Contemporary do?
The principal objective of the company is the provision of a permanent gallery in Margate for the visual arts organisation which celebrates JMW Turner's association with Margate and, through a varied programme of exhibitions and events and learning activities, promotes an understanding and enjoyment of historical and contemporary art.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Turner Contemporary a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Turner Contemporary is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1129974) 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 Turner Contemporary's charity number?
- Turner Contemporary's charity number is 1129974. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 1129974?
- Search 1129974 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 Turner Contemporary do?
- The principal objective of the company is the provision of a permanent gallery in Margate for the visual arts organisation which celebrates JMW Turner's association with Margate and, through a varied programme of exhibitions and events and learning activities, promotes an understanding and enjoyment of historical and contemporary art.
- Does Turner Contemporary have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Turner Contemporary. 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 Turner Contemporary?
- Turner Contemporary's website is http://www.turnercontemporary.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.