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title: "Chesham Museum — check charity number 1172671 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Chesham Museum a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1172671. Education/training charity based in Chesham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/chesham-museum
retrieved: 2026-08-18T23:21:52.942Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Chesham Museum is a registered charity (number 1172671) 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 £12,932 (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 Chesham Museum?

Registered charity number

1172671

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Chesham

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£12,932

Website

[www.cheshammuseum.org.uk](http://www.cheshammuseum.org.uk/)

## What does Chesham Museum do?

The aim of Chesham Museum is to educate visitors in the rich history of the town and the surrounding areas, for the benefit of both local residents and visitors. Our objectives are to display and promote aspects of local history, and as part of this to involve visitors in local history projects.

## What causes is Chesham Museum registered for?

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

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Chesham Museum yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Chesham 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Chesham Museum a legitimate charity?

Yes. Chesham Museum is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1172671) 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 Chesham Museum's charity number?

Chesham Museum's charity number is 1172671. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1172671?

Search 1172671 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 Chesham Museum do?

The aim of Chesham Museum is to educate visitors in the rich history of the town and the surrounding areas, for the benefit of both local residents and visitors. Our objectives are to display and promote aspects of local history, and as part of this to involve visitors in local history projects.

Does Chesham Museum have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Chesham 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 Chesham Museum?

Chesham Museum's website is http://www.cheshammuseum.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](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/1172671).