--- title: "Friends of the Somerset Rural Life Museum Glastonbury — check charity number 278529 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of the Somerset Rural Life Museum Glastonbury a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 278529. Education/training charity based in Abbey Farm. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-the-somerset-rural-life-museum-glastonbury retrieved: 2026-08-25T07:27:40.546Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of the Somerset Rural Life Museum Glastonbury is a registered charity (number 278529) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £420 (year ending 2025-01-31). 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 Somerset Rural Life Museum Glastonbury? Registered charity number 278529 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Abbey Farm Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31) £420 Website [friendssrlm.org.uk](http://friendssrlm.org.uk/) ## What does Friends of the Somerset Rural Life Museum Glastonbury do? The Friends provide volunteers to carry out research and conservation, demonstrate rural crafts and help with schools' educational visits and museum outreach. They help financially with the acquisition of objects, improvement of visitor facilities and collection displays. ## What causes is Friends of the Somerset Rural Life Museum Glastonbury registered for? Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of the Somerset Rural Life Museum Glastonbury yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of the Somerset Rural Life Museum Glastonbury 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-somerset-rural-life-museum-glastonbury&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://friendssrlm.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of the Somerset Rural Life Museum Glastonbury a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of the Somerset Rural Life Museum Glastonbury is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 278529) 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 Somerset Rural Life Museum Glastonbury's charity number? Friends of the Somerset Rural Life Museum Glastonbury's charity number is 278529. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 278529? Search 278529 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 Somerset Rural Life Museum Glastonbury do? The Friends provide volunteers to carry out research and conservation, demonstrate rural crafts and help with schools' educational visits and museum outreach. They help financially with the acquisition of objects, improvement of visitor facilities and collection displays. Does Friends of the Somerset Rural Life Museum Glastonbury have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of the Somerset Rural Life Museum Glastonbury. 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 Somerset Rural Life Museum Glastonbury? Friends of the Somerset Rural Life Museum Glastonbury's website is http://friendssrlm.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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/278529).