BOW STREET POLICE MUSEUM
Registration #1191955 · Registered
bowstreetpolicemuseum.org.ukinfo@bowstreetpolicemuseum.org.uk
Bow Street Police Museum The Nomad London Hotel WC2E 7AW
Bow Street Police Museum is located on the site of the former Bow Street Magistrates' Court and Police Station. Through the delivery of exhibitions and associated events its purpose is to advance the education of the public in, and to promote good citizenship and a wider public appreciation of the history of policing and the criminal justice system in London and elsewhere.
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About BOW STREET POLICE MUSEUM
BOW STREET POLICE MUSEUM is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1191955). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Verified" rating with a CharityScore of 75/100 — a well-rated and transparent charity that meets strong governance standards. This indicates a reliable charity with strong fundamentals across most of our assessment criteria. In its most recent reporting year (2024), BOW STREET POLICE MUSEUM reported a total income of £81,351 and total expenditure of £98,594, a spending ratio of 121% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, BOW STREET POLICE MUSEUM describes its activities as follows: Bow Street Police Museum is located on the site of the former Bow Street Magistrates' Court and Police Station. Through the delivery of exhibitions and associated events its purpose is to advance the education of the public in, and to promote good citizenship and a wider public appreciation of the history of policing and the criminal justice system in London and elsewhere. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for BOW STREET POLICE MUSEUM. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 121.2% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £81,351 | £98,594 | 121% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026