Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Whitchurch Museum and Archives is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.
Whitchurch Museum and Archives (number 1177596) 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 Whitchurch Museum and Archives do?
1. Run an Arts Council accredited museum displaying the history and heritage of Whitchurch, Shropshire and its surrounding area.2. Conduct research projects relevant to the history and heritage of Whitchurch, producing booklets, leaflets and internet material.3. Maintain a historical archive of artefacts relevant to the history of Whitchurch.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Whitchurch Museum and Archives
Answers Whitchurch Museum and Archives gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 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 records Whitchurch Museum and Archives 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
Whitchurch Museum and Archives's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Cheshire East · Shropshire · Wrexham · Cheshire West & Chester
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 Whitchurch Museum and Archives registered for?
Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science
Why is there no Clarity Score for Whitchurch Museum and Archives yet?
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Is Whitchurch Museum and Archives a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Whitchurch Museum and Archives as a registered charity (number 1177596) 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 Whitchurch Museum and Archives's charity number?
Whitchurch Museum and Archives's charity number is 1177596. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1177596?
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What does Whitchurch Museum and Archives do?
1. Run an Arts Council accredited museum displaying the history and heritage of Whitchurch, Shropshire and its surrounding area.2. Conduct research projects relevant to the history and heritage of Whitchurch, producing booklets, leaflets and internet material.3. Maintain a historical archive of artefacts relevant to the history of Whitchurch.
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CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Whitchurch Museum and Archives. 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 Whitchurch Museum and Archives?
Whitchurch Museum and Archives's website listed in our register data is http://www.whitchurch-heritage.co.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.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Whitchurch Museum and Archives?
The register records Whitchurch Museum and Archives 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 Whitchurch Museum and Archives's trustees paid?
Whitchurch Museum and Archives's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Whitchurch Museum and Archives registered as a charity?
Whitchurch Museum and Archives was entered on the register on 19 March 2018.