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title: "Vale and Downland Museum (Wantage) — check charity number 1126995 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Vale and Downland Museum (Wantage) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1126995. Education/training charity based in Centre. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/vale-and-downland-museum-wantage
retrieved: 2026-08-23T02:17:24.528Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Vale and Downland Museum (Wantage) is a registered charity (number 1126995) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £228,213 (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 Vale and Downland Museum (Wantage)?

Registered charity number

1126995

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Centre

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£228,213

Website

[www.valeanddownlandmuseum.org.uk](http://www.valeanddownlandmuseum.org.uk/)

## What does Vale and Downland Museum (Wantage) do?

Running a museum for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Vale and Downland area.

## What causes is Vale and Downland Museum (Wantage) registered for?

Education/training

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Vale and Downland Museum (Wantage) yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Vale and Downland Museum (Wantage) 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Vale and Downland Museum (Wantage) a legitimate charity?

Yes. Vale and Downland Museum (Wantage) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1126995) 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 Vale and Downland Museum (Wantage)'s charity number?

Vale and Downland Museum (Wantage)'s charity number is 1126995. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1126995?

Search 1126995 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 Vale and Downland Museum (Wantage) do?

Running a museum for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Vale and Downland area.

Does Vale and Downland Museum (Wantage) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Vale and Downland Museum (Wantage). 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 Vale and Downland Museum (Wantage)?

Vale and Downland Museum (Wantage)'s website is http://www.valeanddownlandmuseum.org.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/1126995).