--- title: "Chard & District Museum — check charity number 1190620 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Chard & District Museum a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1190620. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in High Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/chard-district-museum retrieved: 2026-08-18T16:50:56.386Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Chard & District Museum is a registered charity (number 1190620) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £16,199 (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 Chard & District Museum? Registered charity number 1190620 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location High Street Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £16,199 Website [www.chardmuseum.co.uk](http://www.chardmuseum.co.uk/) ## What does Chard & District Museum do? a) The advancement of education, learning and knowledge by the provision and maintenance of a public museum in Godworthy House in the town of Chard.b) The collection, preservation and exhibition in such building of artefacts, pictures, maps, letters, documents and other items of historical, geographical or geological interest relating to Chard and its surrounding district ## What causes is Chard & District Museum registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Chard & District Museum yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Chard & District 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) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=chard-district-museum&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.chardmuseum.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Chard & District Museum a legitimate charity? Yes. Chard & District Museum is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1190620) 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 Chard & District Museum's charity number? Chard & District Museum's charity number is 1190620. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1190620? Search 1190620 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 Chard & District Museum do? a) The advancement of education, learning and knowledge by the provision and maintenance of a public museum in Godworthy House in the town of Chard.b) The collection, preservation and exhibition in such building of artefacts, pictures, maps, letters, documents and other items of historical, geographical or geological interest relating to Chard and its surrounding district Does Chard & District Museum have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Chard & District 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 Chard & District Museum? Chard & District Museum's website is http://www.chardmuseum.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/1190620).