Is Fowey Museum Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Fowey Museum Trust as a registered charity (number 300541) 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 Fowey Museum Trust's charity number?

Fowey Museum Trust's charity number is 300541. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 300541?

Search 300541 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.

Does Fowey Museum Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Fowey Museum Trust. 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 Fowey Museum Trust?

Fowey Museum Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Fowey Museum Trust registered as a charity?

Fowey Museum Trust was entered on the register on 17 June 1971.

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Fowey Museum Trust

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Fowey Museum Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage.

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What are the key facts about Fowey Museum Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2016-12-31: £4,335
Reported spending · year ending 2016-12-31: £1,687
Registered charity number: 300541
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust
Register contact address detail (not service area): Fowey
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

Quick answer

Fowey Museum Trust (number 300541) 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 Fowey Museum Trust do?

The museum's aim is to collect, care, conserve and display items relating to Fowey, illustrating the cultural and civic history and where possible link items to individuals, providing clues to social standing and lifestyle. We also share our ongoing research into Fowey's history with locals and visitors from home and overseas.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Fowey Museum Trust

Answers Fowey Museum Trust gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, 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 does not record Fowey Museum Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 17 June 1971
Also known as: Fowey Museum
Where it says it operates: Cornwall

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.

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 Fowey Museum Trust registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Fowey Museum Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Fowey Museum Trust. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Fowey Museum Trust?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Fowey Museum Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Fowey Museum Trust as a registered charity (number 300541) 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 Fowey Museum Trust's charity number?: Fowey Museum Trust's charity number is 300541. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 300541?: Search 300541 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 Fowey Museum Trust do?: The museum's aim is to collect, care, conserve and display items relating to Fowey, illustrating the cultural and civic history and where possible link items to individuals, providing clues to social standing and lifestyle. We also share our ongoing research into Fowey's history with locals and visitors from home and overseas.
Does Fowey Museum Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Fowey Museum Trust. 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 Fowey Museum Trust?: Fowey Museum Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Fowey Museum Trust?: The register does not record Fowey Museum Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Fowey Museum Trust registered as a charity?: Fowey Museum Trust was entered on the register on 17 June 1971.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.