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title: "Dawlish Museum Society — check charity number 280246 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Dawlish Museum Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 280246. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Barton Terrace. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/dawlish-museum-society
retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:54:25.209Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Dawlish Museum Society is a registered charity (number 280246) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £6,878 (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 Dawlish Museum Society?

Registered charity number

280246

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Barton Terrace

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£6,878

Website

[www.devonmuseums.net/dawlish](http://www.devonmuseums.net/dawlish)

## What does Dawlish Museum Society do?

Local museum

## What causes is Dawlish Museum Society registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Dawlish Museum Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Dawlish Museum Society 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 Dawlish Museum Society a legitimate charity?

Yes. Dawlish Museum Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 280246) 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 Dawlish Museum Society's charity number?

Dawlish Museum Society's charity number is 280246. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 280246?

Search 280246 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 Dawlish Museum Society do?

Local museum

Does Dawlish Museum Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dawlish Museum Society. 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 Dawlish Museum Society?

Dawlish Museum Society's website is http://www.devonmuseums.net/dawlish — 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/280246).