THE BARLOW COLLECTION

Registration #314290 · Registered

www.ashmolean.org

shelagh.vainker@ashmus.ox.ac.uk

UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD ASHMOLEAN MUSEUM OX1 2PH

50
out of 100
Good Standing

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), rated "Good Standing" with a CharityScore of 50/100 — a charity in good standing based on official Charity Commission data. According to the Charity Commission, THE BARLOW COLLECTION operates with the following stated purpose: 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 details below. This profile is based on publicly available data from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated regularly. CharityScore provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence.

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⚠️ Red Flags (2)

High
Filing: Filed late in 3 of 5 years
Low
Transparency: No financial data available

Score Breakdown

Trustees & Governance20 / 25
Financial Health0 / 25
Filing History & Transparency20 / 30
Regulatory Standing10 / 10

Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026