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The Battle Museum of Local History Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include arts/culture/heritage/science.
The Battle Museum of Local History Trust (number 1204264) 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 The Battle Museum of Local History Trust do?
To promote the advancement of knowledge in the natural sciences, archaeology, historical research and kindred subjects especially in relation to the town of Battle and its environs for the benefit of the general public by:- maintaining a museum, in the town of Battle, to house collections;- collating, publishing or otherwise disseminating information relating thereto
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Battle Museum of Local History Trust
Answers The Battle Museum of Local History Trust gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2026, 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 The Battle Museum of Local History Trust 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
The Battle Museum of Local History Trust's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2026 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
East Sussex
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 The Battle Museum of Local History Trust registered for?
Arts/culture/heritage/science
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Is The Battle Museum of Local History Trust a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists The Battle Museum of Local History Trust as a registered charity (number 1204264) 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 The Battle Museum of Local History Trust's charity number?
The Battle Museum of Local History Trust's charity number is 1204264. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does The Battle Museum of Local History Trust do?
To promote the advancement of knowledge in the natural sciences, archaeology, historical research and kindred subjects especially in relation to the town of Battle and its environs for the benefit of the general public by:- maintaining a museum, in the town of Battle, to house collections;- collating, publishing or otherwise disseminating information relating thereto
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How can I donate to The Battle Museum of Local History Trust?
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Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Battle Museum of Local History Trust?
The register records The Battle Museum of Local History Trust 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.
Are The Battle Museum of Local History Trust's trustees paid?
The Battle Museum of Local History Trust's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2026 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was The Battle Museum of Local History Trust registered as a charity?
The Battle Museum of Local History Trust was entered on the register on 8 August 2023.