Is Filey Museum a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Filey Museum as a registered charity (number 1214566) 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 Filey Museum's charity number?

Filey Museum's charity number is 1214566. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1214566?

Search 1214566 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.

Does Filey Museum have reviews and complaints?

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

Filey Museum's website listed in our register data is https://fileymuseum.org/. 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.

When was Filey Museum registered as a charity?

Filey Museum was entered on the register on 18 August 2025.

Registered charity · No. 1214566CIO

Filey Museum

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Filey Museum is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, arts/culture/heritage/science.

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What are the key facts about Filey Museum?

Registered charity number: 1214566
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: CIO
Register contact address detail (not service area): 8-10 Queen Street
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: fileymuseum.org

Quick answer

Filey Museum (number 1214566) 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 Filey Museum do?

To advance the education of the public in the history and culture of Filey and the surrounding area byproviding and maintaining a museum and protecting the collection held within the museum. To promote community participation in heritage and cultural activities for the residents of Filey and thesurrounding area

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Filey Museum

Answers Filey Museum 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 records Filey Museum as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 18 August 2025
Where it says it operates: North Yorkshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

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 Filey Museum registered for?

General Charitable PurposesArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Filey Museum yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Filey Museum. 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

What should you check before donating to Filey Museum?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Filey Museum a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Filey Museum as a registered charity (number 1214566) 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 Filey Museum's charity number?: Filey Museum's charity number is 1214566. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1214566?: Search 1214566 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 Filey Museum do?: To advance the education of the public in the history and culture of Filey and the surrounding area byproviding and maintaining a museum and protecting the collection held within the museum. To promote community participation in heritage and cultural activities for the residents of Filey and thesurrounding area
Does Filey Museum have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Filey 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 Filey Museum?: Filey Museum's website listed in our register data is https://fileymuseum.org/. 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 Filey Museum?: The register records Filey Museum as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
When was Filey Museum registered as a charity?: Filey Museum was entered on the register on 18 August 2025.

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.