THE BARLOW COLLECTION
Registration #314290 · Registered
www.ashmolean.orgshelagh.vainker@ashmus.ox.ac.uk
UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD ASHMOLEAN MUSEUM OX1 2PH
The Trust is responsible for the Barlow Collection of Chinese Ceramics, Bronzes and Jades which is one of the most significant of its kind in the world. It is housed at the Ashmolean Museum and is regularly open to the public, with about twenty per cent of its total of 450 objects on display at any one time. The Collection has been deposited primarily for use in teaching.
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About THE BARLOW COLLECTION
THE BARLOW COLLECTION is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 314290). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Good Standing" rating with a CharityScore of 50/100 — a charity in good standing with solid but not exceptional governance indicators. This reflects adequate performance across most criteria, though some areas fall short of the strongest-rated charities. No financial data has been submitted to the Charity Commission for THE BARLOW COLLECTION, which may indicate the charity's income falls below the filing threshold, or that returns have not been submitted. According to the Charity Commission register, THE BARLOW COLLECTION describes its activities as follows: The Trust is responsible for the Barlow Collection of Chinese Ceramics, Bronzes and Jades which is one of the most significant of its kind in the world. It is housed at the Ashmolean Museum and is regularly open to the public, with about twenty per cent of its total of 450 objects on display at any one time. The Collection has been deposited primarily for use in teaching. Our analysis has identified 1 high-severity concern for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. 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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Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026