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Ashford Borough Museum Society

Ashford Borough Museum Society is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage, based in Ashford.

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Ashford Borough Museum Society is a registered charity (number 298060) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £12,714 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Ashford Borough Museum Society?

Registered charity number
298060
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Other
Location
Ashford
Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)
£12,714

What does Ashford Borough Museum Society do?

Museum providing information and exhibits about Ashford in Kents past including for the first time an area highlighting the towns railway history. For the 2014 season a display commemoration the first world war with photographs and letters fromlocal people. It also includes a small mock trench.

What causes is Ashford Borough Museum Society registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Ashford Borough Museum Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ashford Borough Museum Society 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ashford Borough Museum Society a legitimate charity?
Yes. Ashford Borough Museum Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 298060) 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 Ashford Borough Museum Society's charity number?
Ashford Borough Museum Society's charity number is 298060. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 298060?
Search 298060 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 Ashford Borough Museum Society do?
Museum providing information and exhibits about Ashford in Kents past including for the first time an area highlighting the towns railway history. For the 2014 season a display commemoration the first world war with photographs and letters fromlocal people. It also includes a small mock trench.
Does Ashford Borough Museum Society have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ashford Borough Museum Society. 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 Ashford Borough Museum Society?
Ashford Borough Museum Society's website is http://ashfordmuseum.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.