--- title: "Friends of Havant Museum and Art Gallery — check charity number 284023 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Havant Museum and Art Gallery a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 284023. Education/training charity based in Old Town Hall. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-havant-museum-and-art-gallery retrieved: 2026-08-24T14:16:17.576Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Havant Museum and Art Gallery is a registered charity (number 284023) 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. 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 Friends of Havant Museum and Art Gallery? Registered charity number 284023 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Old Town Hall ## What does Friends of Havant Museum and Art Gallery do? The Friends of Havant Museum charity supports the heritage aspect of The Spring Arts and Heritage Centre in Havant in Hampshire. The Friends advises The Spring on heritage matters, produces a twice-yearly Newsletter and organises a series of monthly talks on local and general historical topics. ## What causes is Friends of Havant Museum and Art Gallery registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Havant Museum and Art Gallery yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Havant Museum and Art Gallery 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=friends-of-havant-museum-and-art-gallery&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Havant Museum and Art Gallery a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Havant Museum and Art Gallery is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 284023) 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 Friends of Havant Museum and Art Gallery's charity number? Friends of Havant Museum and Art Gallery's charity number is 284023. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 284023? Search 284023 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 Friends of Havant Museum and Art Gallery do? The Friends of Havant Museum charity supports the heritage aspect of The Spring Arts and Heritage Centre in Havant in Hampshire. The Friends advises The Spring on heritage matters, produces a twice-yearly Newsletter and organises a series of monthly talks on local and general historical topics. Does Friends of Havant Museum and Art Gallery have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Havant Museum and Art Gallery. 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 Friends of Havant Museum and Art Gallery? Friends of Havant Museum and Art Gallery does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/284023).