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title: "Essex Police Museum — check charity number 1042055 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Essex Police Museum a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1042055. Education/training charity based in Kingston Crescent. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/essex-police-museum
retrieved: 2026-08-24T05:12:38.927Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Essex Police Museum is a registered charity (number 1042055) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £6,653 (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 Essex Police Museum?

Registered charity number

1042055

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Trust

Location

Kingston Crescent

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£6,653

Website

[www.essex.police.uk/museum](http://www.essex.police.uk/museum)

## What does Essex Police Museum do?

Education/Training. The museum is established to show how the Essex Police developed from its inception since 1840 until the present time. This is provided by access to the collection by the public when the museum is open and also by special arrangement. Education via the school curriculum.

## What causes is Essex Police Museum registered for?

Education/training

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Essex Police Museum yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Essex Police Museum 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.
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[Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=essex-police-museum&type=claim)
[Visit charity website](http://www.essex.police.uk/museum)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Essex Police Museum a legitimate charity?

Yes. Essex Police Museum is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1042055) 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 Essex Police Museum's charity number?

Essex Police Museum's charity number is 1042055. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1042055?

Search 1042055 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 Essex Police Museum do?

Education/Training. The museum is established to show how the Essex Police developed from its inception since 1840 until the present time. This is provided by access to the collection by the public when the museum is open and also by special arrangement. Education via the school curriculum.

Does Essex Police Museum have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Essex Police Museum. 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 Essex Police Museum?

Essex Police Museum's website is http://www.essex.police.uk/museum — 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/1042055).