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title: "Castle Point Transport Museum Society — check charity number 278658 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Castle Point Transport Museum Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 278658. Environment/conservation/heritage charity based in Canvey Island. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/castle-point-transport-museum-society
retrieved: 2026-08-18T11:32:05.023Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Castle Point Transport Museum Society is a registered charity (number 278658) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £44,985 (year ending 2025-01-31). 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 Castle Point Transport Museum Society?

Registered charity number

278658

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Canvey Island

Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31)

£44,985

Website

[www.canveyislandtransportmuseum.co.uk](http://www.canveyislandtransportmuseum.co.uk/)

## What does Castle Point Transport Museum Society do?

To advance public education by establishing and publically exhibiting a collection of historic vehicles and transport related artefacts.

## What causes is Castle Point Transport Museum Society registered for?

Environment/conservation/heritage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Castle Point Transport Museum Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Castle Point Transport 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Castle Point Transport Museum Society a legitimate charity?

Yes. Castle Point Transport Museum Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 278658) 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 Castle Point Transport Museum Society's charity number?

Castle Point Transport Museum Society's charity number is 278658. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 278658?

Search 278658 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 Point Transport Museum Society do?

To advance public education by establishing and publically exhibiting a collection of historic vehicles and transport related artefacts.

Does Castle Point Transport Museum Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Castle Point Transport 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 Castle Point Transport Museum Society?

Castle Point Transport Museum Society's website is http://www.canveyislandtransportmuseum.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/278658).