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Registered charity · No. 1156024CIOThe Old Gaol

Ely Museum CIO

Ely Museum CIO is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage, based in The Old Gaol.

Quick answer

Ely Museum CIO is a registered charity (number 1156024) 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 £235,741 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

Key facts

Registered charity number
1156024
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
CIO
Location
The Old Gaol
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£235,741

What the charity does

The provision and maintenance of a museum in or near the City of Ely for the public exhibition of articles illustrative of the history of Ely and the fenland, and specimens of the fine and useful arts, ethnology, archaeology, geology, botany and natural history. The extension and preservation of the collection. The provision of lectures and other facilities of education. The promotion of research.

Registered causes

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

Why there's no Clarity Score yet

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ely Museum CIO 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ely Museum CIO a legitimate charity?
Yes. Ely Museum CIO is a registered charity (number 1156024) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register.
What does Ely Museum CIO do?
The provision and maintenance of a museum in or near the City of Ely for the public exhibition of articles illustrative of the history of Ely and the fenland, and specimens of the fine and useful arts, ethnology, archaeology, geology, botany and natural history. The extension and preservation of the collection. The provision of lectures and other facilities of education. The promotion of research.
How can I donate to Ely Museum CIO?
Ely Museum CIO's website is http://www.elymuseum.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 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.