Is Castle Cary and District Museum and Preservation Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Castle Cary and District Museum and Preservation Society as a registered charity (number 801319) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

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How can I donate to Castle Cary and District Museum and Preservation Society?

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Registered charity · No. 801319

Castle Cary and District Museum and Preservation Society

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Castle Cary and District Museum and Preservation Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage.

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What are the key facts about Castle Cary and District Museum and Preservation Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £9,822
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £9,548
Registered charity number: 801319
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Market Place
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.castlecarymuseum.org.uk

Quick answer

Castle Cary and District Museum and Preservation Society (number 801319) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Castle Cary and District Museum and Preservation Society do?

Advancing the education of people of Castle Cary & surrounding areas by maintaining the museum for objects connected with the past life of Castle Cary & district and to preserve the antiquities, artefacts and amenities of the town, especially the conservation areas of Castle Cary and Ansford for the benefit of Castle Cary & district, and our visitors (area prescribed by governing document).

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Castle Cary and District Museum and Preservation Society

Answers Castle Cary and District Museum and Preservation Society gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Castle Cary and District Museum and Preservation Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 12 April 1989
Where it says it operates: Somerset

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Castle Cary and District Museum and Preservation Society registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Castle Cary and District Museum and Preservation Society yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Castle Cary and District Museum and Preservation Society. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Castle Cary and District Museum and Preservation Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Castle Cary and District Museum and Preservation Society as a registered charity (number 801319) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Castle Cary and District Museum and Preservation Society's charity number?: Castle Cary and District Museum and Preservation Society's charity number is 801319. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 801319?: Search 801319 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 Castle Cary and District Museum and Preservation Society do?: Advancing the education of people of Castle Cary & surrounding areas by maintaining the museum for objects connected with the past life of Castle Cary & district and to preserve the antiquities, artefacts and amenities of the town, especially the conservation areas of Castle Cary and Ansford for the benefit of Castle Cary & district, and our visitors (area prescribed by governing document).
Does Castle Cary and District Museum and Preservation Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Castle Cary and District Museum and Preservation 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 Castle Cary and District Museum and Preservation Society?: Castle Cary and District Museum and Preservation Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.castlecarymuseum.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Castle Cary and District Museum and Preservation Society?: The register does not record Castle Cary and District Museum and Preservation Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Castle Cary and District Museum and Preservation Society registered as a charity?: Castle Cary and District Museum and Preservation Society was entered on the register on 12 April 1989.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.