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title: "Darwen Heritage Centre — check charity number 1183239 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Darwen Heritage Centre a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1183239. Education/training charity based in Railway Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/darwen-heritage-centre
retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:56:59.287Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Darwen Heritage Centre is a registered charity (number 1183239) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; disability; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £31,733 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

## What are the key facts about Darwen Heritage Centre?

Registered charity number

1183239

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Railway Road

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£31,733

Website

[darwenheritagecentre.org.uk](http://darwenheritagecentre.org.uk/)

## What does Darwen Heritage Centre do?

Darwen Heritage Centre seeks to help the public understand the Heritage of the town through exhibitions, talks and displays. Disabled access is available for all of our exhibition space. Schools and Community Groups are invited to make use of our facilities and can visit the Centre at pre-arranged times.

## What causes is Darwen Heritage Centre registered for?

Education/trainingDisabilityArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Darwen Heritage Centre yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Darwen Heritage Centre 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. Its score appears automatically once enough
filing data exists — never by payment.
[How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

## Is this your charity?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Darwen Heritage Centre a legitimate charity?

Yes. Darwen Heritage Centre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1183239) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.

What is Darwen Heritage Centre's charity number?

Darwen Heritage Centre's charity number is 1183239. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1183239?

Search 1183239 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 Darwen Heritage Centre do?

Darwen Heritage Centre seeks to help the public understand the Heritage of the town through exhibitions, talks and displays. Disabled access is available for all of our exhibition space. Schools and Community Groups are invited to make use of our facilities and can visit the Centre at pre-arranged times.

Does Darwen Heritage Centre have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Darwen Heritage Centre. 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 Darwen Heritage Centre?

Darwen Heritage Centre's website is http://darwenheritagecentre.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31,
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/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1183239).