--- title: "Friends of the Canterbury Museums — check charity number 271700 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of the Canterbury Museums a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 271700. Education/training charity based in Canterbury. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-the-canterbury-museums retrieved: 2026-08-25T06:18:31.215Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of the Canterbury Museums is a registered charity (number 271700) 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. 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 the Canterbury Museums? Registered charity number 271700 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Canterbury ## What does Friends of the Canterbury Museums do? Support of the Canterbury Museums and their role and educational activities ## What causes is Friends of the Canterbury Museums registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of the Canterbury Museums yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of the Canterbury Museums 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-the-canterbury-museums&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of the Canterbury Museums a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of the Canterbury Museums is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 271700) 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 the Canterbury Museums's charity number? Friends of the Canterbury Museums's charity number is 271700. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 271700? Search 271700 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 the Canterbury Museums do? Support of the Canterbury Museums and their role and educational activities Does Friends of the Canterbury Museums have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of the Canterbury Museums. 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 the Canterbury Museums? Friends of the Canterbury Museums 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/271700).