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title: "Bishops Lydeard Mill and Rural Life Museum — check charity number 1191078 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Bishops Lydeard Mill and Rural Life Museum a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1191078. Education/training charity based in Mill Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bishops-lydeard-mill-and-rural-life-museum
retrieved: 2026-08-18T20:59:56.585Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Bishops Lydeard Mill and Rural Life Museum is a registered charity (number 1191078) 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 £20,747 (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 Bishops Lydeard Mill and Rural Life Museum?

Registered charity number

1191078

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Mill Lane

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£20,747

Website

[www.bishopslydeardmill.co.uk](https://www.bishopslydeardmill.co.uk/)

## What does Bishops Lydeard Mill and Rural Life Museum do?

Mill and Museum open to the public, end of May to end of September each year.

## What causes is Bishops Lydeard Mill and Rural Life Museum registered for?

Education/training

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bishops Lydeard Mill and Rural Life Museum yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bishops Lydeard Mill and Rural Life Museum 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 Bishops Lydeard Mill and Rural Life Museum a legitimate charity?

Yes. Bishops Lydeard Mill and Rural Life Museum is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1191078) 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 Bishops Lydeard Mill and Rural Life Museum's charity number?

Bishops Lydeard Mill and Rural Life Museum's charity number is 1191078. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1191078?

Search 1191078 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 Bishops Lydeard Mill and Rural Life Museum do?

Mill and Museum open to the public, end of May to end of September each year.

Does Bishops Lydeard Mill and Rural Life Museum have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bishops Lydeard Mill and Rural Life Museum. 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 Bishops Lydeard Mill and Rural Life Museum?

Bishops Lydeard Mill and Rural Life Museum's website is https://www.bishopslydeardmill.co.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/1191078).