--- title: "Furness Maritime Trust — charity 519627" description: "Furness Maritime Trust (charity 519627). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/furness-maritime-trust retrieved: 2026-09-23T09:47:19.413Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Furness Maritime Trust is listed as a registered charity (number 519627) in the Charity Commission for England and Wales data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £198,033 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Furness Maritime Trust? Registered charity number 519627 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Charitable company Register contact address detail (not service area) Town Hall Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £198,033 Website [www.barrowbc.gov.uk](http://www.barrowbc.gov.uk/) ## What does Furness Maritime Trust do? To advance the education of the public by the establishment of a Maritime Museum in the Borough of Barrow-in-Furness and to collect, preserve restore, improve enhance, use and maintain features and objects of historical, industrial and social interest relating to the past and in particular the Maritime history of the Furness District. ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Other Defined Groups. **Reported activities:** Makes Grants To Organisations. Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-09-23. 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 Furness Maritime Trust registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Furness Maritime Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Furness Maritime Trust 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. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Furness Maritime Trust? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional partner plans add a logo, photos and featured visibility; claiming itself is always free and never changes a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=furness-maritime-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.barrowbc.gov.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Furness Maritime Trust a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Furness Maritime Trust as a registered charity (number 519627) 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 Furness Maritime Trust's charity number? Furness Maritime Trust's charity number is 519627. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 519627? Search 519627 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 Furness Maritime Trust do? To advance the education of the public by the establishment of a Maritime Museum in the Borough of Barrow-in-Furness and to collect, preserve restore, improve enhance, use and maintain features and objects of historical, industrial and social interest relating to the past and in particular the Maritime history of the Furness District. Does Furness Maritime Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Furness Maritime Trust. 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 Furness Maritime Trust? Furness Maritime Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.barrowbc.gov.uk. 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. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-09-23, 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/charity-details/?regId=519627&subId=0).