--- title: "Friends of the Oriental Museum — check charity number 519726 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of the Oriental Museum a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 519726. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 7 Lucy Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-the-oriental-museum retrieved: 2026-08-25T07:24:47.984Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of the Oriental Museum is a registered charity (number 519726) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £1,937 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Oriental Museum? Registered charity number 519726 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 7 Lucy Street Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £1,937 ## What does Friends of the Oriental Museum do? The charity was formed for the purposes of providing financial and practical support to the Oriental Museum (which is part of the University of Durham) and to inform members about all aspects of the history, culture etc. of the Orient (through lectures, events, etc.). ## What causes is Friends of the Oriental Museum registered for? General Charitable PurposesArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of the Oriental Museum yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of the Oriental Museum 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-oriental-museum&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of the Oriental Museum a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of the Oriental Museum is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 519726) 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 Oriental Museum's charity number? Friends of the Oriental Museum's charity number is 519726. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 519726? Search 519726 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 Oriental Museum do? The charity was formed for the purposes of providing financial and practical support to the Oriental Museum (which is part of the University of Durham) and to inform members about all aspects of the history, culture etc. of the Orient (through lectures, events, etc.). Does Friends of the Oriental Museum have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of the Oriental Museum. 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 Oriental Museum? Friends of the Oriental Museum 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/519726).