Friends of Southampton's Museums, Archives and Galleries
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Friends of Southampton's Museums, Archives and Galleries is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage.
What does the register show for Friends of Southampton's Museums, Archives and Galleries?
Friends of Southampton's Museums, Archives and Galleries (number 274492) 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 Southampton's Museums, Archives and Galleries do?
TO ADVANCE PUBLIC APPRECIATION OF ARTS AND CRAFTS BY THE PROMOTION, SUPPORT, ASSISTANCE AND IMPROVEMENT OF SOUTHAMPTON'S MUSEUMS, ARCHIVES AND GALLERIES IN CO-OPERATION WITH THEIR MANAGEMENT AND STAFF.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-21.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Friends of Southampton's Museums, Archives and Galleries
Answers Friends of Southampton's Museums, Archives and Galleries 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 records Friends of Southampton's Museums, Archives and Galleries as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Fosmag
Previous names on the register
Friends of Southampton Museums and Galleries; Friends of Southampton's Museums and Galleries
Where it says it operates
Southampton City
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Human Resources.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-21. 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 Southampton's Museums, Archives and Galleries registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Southampton's Museums, Archives and Galleries yet?
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Is Friends of Southampton's Museums, Archives and Galleries a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Friends of Southampton's Museums, Archives and Galleries as a registered charity (number 274492) 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 Southampton's Museums, Archives and Galleries's charity number?
Friends of Southampton's Museums, Archives and Galleries's charity number is 274492. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 274492?
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What does Friends of Southampton's Museums, Archives and Galleries do?
TO ADVANCE PUBLIC APPRECIATION OF ARTS AND CRAFTS BY THE PROMOTION, SUPPORT, ASSISTANCE AND IMPROVEMENT OF SOUTHAMPTON'S MUSEUMS, ARCHIVES AND GALLERIES IN CO-OPERATION WITH THEIR MANAGEMENT AND STAFF.
Does Friends of Southampton's Museums, Archives and Galleries have reviews and complaints?
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How can I donate to Friends of Southampton's Museums, Archives and Galleries?
Friends of Southampton's Museums, Archives and Galleries's website listed in our register data is http://www.fosmag.org.uk. 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 Southampton's Museums, Archives and Galleries?
The register records Friends of Southampton's Museums, Archives and Galleries as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
What was Friends of Southampton's Museums, Archives and Galleries previously called?
The register lists these previous names for Friends of Southampton's Museums, Archives and Galleries: Friends of Southampton Museums and Galleries; Friends of Southampton's Museums and Galleries.
When was Friends of Southampton's Museums, Archives and Galleries registered as a charity?
Friends of Southampton's Museums, Archives and Galleries was entered on the register on 11 November 1977.