--- title: "Ely Museum CIO — check charity number 1156024 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Ely Museum CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1156024. Education/training charity based in The Old Gaol. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ely-museum-cio retrieved: 2026-08-24T00:09:43.701Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Ely Museum CIO is a registered charity (number 1156024) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £235,741 (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 Ely Museum CIO? Registered charity number 1156024 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location The Old Gaol Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £235,741 Website [www.elymuseum.org.uk](http://www.elymuseum.org.uk/) ## What does Ely Museum CIO do? The provision and maintenance of a museum in or near the City of Ely for the public exhibition of articles illustrative of the history of Ely and the fenland, and specimens of the fine and useful arts, ethnology, archaeology, geology, botany and natural history. The extension and preservation of the collection. The provision of lectures and other facilities of education. The promotion of research. ## What causes is Ely Museum CIO registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ely Museum CIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ely Museum CIO 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? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=ely-museum-cio&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.elymuseum.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Ely Museum CIO a legitimate charity? Yes. Ely Museum CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1156024) 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 Ely Museum CIO's charity number? Ely Museum CIO's charity number is 1156024. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1156024? Search 1156024 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 Ely Museum CIO do? The provision and maintenance of a museum in or near the City of Ely for the public exhibition of articles illustrative of the history of Ely and the fenland, and specimens of the fine and useful arts, ethnology, archaeology, geology, botany and natural history. The extension and preservation of the collection. The provision of lectures and other facilities of education. The promotion of research. Does Ely Museum CIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ely Museum CIO. 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 Ely Museum CIO? Ely Museum CIO's website is http://www.elymuseum.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/1156024).