Is Friends of Lydd a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Friends of Lydd as a registered charity (number 274692) 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 Friends of Lydd's charity number?

Friends of Lydd's charity number is 274692. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 274692?

Search 274692 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 Friends of Lydd have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Lydd. 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 Lydd?

Friends of Lydd's website listed in our register data is http://www.lyddtownmuseum.com. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Friends of Lydd registered as a charity?

Friends of Lydd was entered on the register on 19 December 1977.

Registered charity · No. 274692

Friends of Lydd

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Friends of Lydd is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.

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What are the key facts about Friends of Lydd?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30: £1,711
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30: £2,387
Registered charity number: 274692
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): 115 Manor Road
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.lyddtownmuseum.com

Quick answer

Friends of Lydd (number 274692) 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 Friends of Lydd do?

Lydd Town Museum is a local heritage museum - it is curated and managed by the Friends of Lydd, a registered charity, established in 1979. As a heritage museum our aim & purpose is to share knowledge & information about the historic town of Lydd and the surrounding areas and to act as a hub for connecting the community via the museum. Entrance to the museum is free but donations are very welcome.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Friends of Lydd

Answers Friends of Lydd 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 Friends of Lydd as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 19 December 1977
Also known as: Lydd Town Museum
Where it says it operates: Kent

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research.

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 Friends of Lydd registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Lydd yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Friends of Lydd. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Friends of Lydd a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Friends of Lydd as a registered charity (number 274692) 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 Friends of Lydd's charity number?: Friends of Lydd's charity number is 274692. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 274692?: Search 274692 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 Lydd do?: Lydd Town Museum is a local heritage museum - it is curated and managed by the Friends of Lydd, a registered charity, established in 1979. As a heritage museum our aim & purpose is to share knowledge & information about the historic town of Lydd and the surrounding areas and to act as a hub for connecting the community via the museum. Entrance to the museum is free but donations are very welcome.
Does Friends of Lydd have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Lydd. 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 Lydd?: Friends of Lydd's website listed in our register data is http://www.lyddtownmuseum.com. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Friends of Lydd?: The register does not record Friends of Lydd as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Friends of Lydd registered as a charity?: Friends of Lydd was entered on the register on 19 December 1977.

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.