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Porthcawl Museum and Historical Society CIO is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.
Porthcawl Museum and Historical Society CIO (number 1176042) 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 Porthcawl Museum and Historical Society CIO do?
Mission Statement - The aim of Porthcawl Museum is to assist in the enhancement of the quality of life in the community by seeking a deeper understanding and appreciation of our local heritage, culture and environment through the acquisition, preservation and interpretation of artefacts and associated information relating to the history of Porthcawl.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Porthcawl Museum and Historical Society CIO
Answers Porthcawl Museum and Historical Society CIO gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 August 2025, 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 does not record Porthcawl Museum and Historical Society CIO as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Porthcawl Museum and Historical Society CIO's annual return for the year ending 31 August 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Bridgend
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
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 Porthcawl Museum and Historical Society CIO registered for?
Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science
Why is there no Clarity Score for Porthcawl Museum and Historical Society CIO yet?
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Is Porthcawl Museum and Historical Society CIO a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Porthcawl Museum and Historical Society CIO as a registered charity (number 1176042) 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 Porthcawl Museum and Historical Society CIO's charity number?
Porthcawl Museum and Historical Society CIO's charity number is 1176042. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1176042?
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What does Porthcawl Museum and Historical Society CIO do?
Mission Statement - The aim of Porthcawl Museum is to assist in the enhancement of the quality of life in the community by seeking a deeper understanding and appreciation of our local heritage, culture and environment through the acquisition, preservation and interpretation of artefacts and associated information relating to the history of Porthcawl.
Does Porthcawl Museum and Historical Society CIO have reviews and complaints?
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How can I donate to Porthcawl Museum and Historical Society CIO?
Porthcawl Museum and Historical Society CIO's website listed in our register data is http://porthcawlmuseum.com. 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 Porthcawl Museum and Historical Society CIO?
The register does not record Porthcawl Museum and Historical Society CIO as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Porthcawl Museum and Historical Society CIO's trustees paid?
Porthcawl Museum and Historical Society CIO's annual return for the year ending 31 August 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Porthcawl Museum and Historical Society CIO registered as a charity?
Porthcawl Museum and Historical Society CIO was entered on the register on 1 December 2017.