--- title: "Friends of Thetford Museum — check charity number 269201 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Thetford Museum a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 269201. Education/training charity based in Thetford. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-thetford-museum retrieved: 2026-08-25T07:26:21.560Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Thetford Museum is a registered charity (number 269201) 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. Its latest reported income was £1,310 (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 Thetford Museum? Registered charity number 269201 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Thetford Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £1,310 ## What does Friends of Thetford Museum do? Talks and activities in support of The Thetford museum. £380 spent on badge making machine and £75 for new logo design artwork in 2013.?300 was spent for free Museum trails and £250 match funding for WWI HLF project in 2014.£1000 match funding for the Duleep Singh Room in 2015.£250 for trails in 2016.£600 grant for History Club,£377 for storage boxes and £152 for Microscope all for Museum use. ## What causes is Friends of Thetford Museum registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Thetford Museum yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Thetford 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-thetford-museum&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Thetford Museum a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Thetford Museum is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 269201) 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 Thetford Museum's charity number? Friends of Thetford Museum's charity number is 269201. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 269201? Search 269201 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 Thetford Museum do? Talks and activities in support of The Thetford museum. £380 spent on badge making machine and £75 for new logo design artwork in 2013.?300 was spent for free Museum trails and £250 match funding for WWI HLF project in 2014.£1000 match funding for the Duleep Singh Room in 2015.£250 for trails in 2016.£600 grant for History Club,£377 for storage boxes and £152 for Microscope all for Museum use. Does Friends of Thetford Museum have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Thetford 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 Thetford Museum? Friends of Thetford 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/269201).