--- title: "Turner Contemporary — check charity number 1129974 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Turner Contemporary a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1129974. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Margate. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/turner-contemporary retrieved: 2026-08-29T04:18:27.118Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Turner Contemporary is a registered charity (number 1129974) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £2,932,481 (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 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](http://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. ## What causes is Turner Contemporary registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Turner Contemporary yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Turner Contemporary 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. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=turner-contemporary&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.turnercontemporary.org/) ## 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](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/1129974).