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title: "Furness Maritime Trust — check charity number 519627 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Furness Maritime Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 519627. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Town Hall. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/furness-maritime-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-25T11:24:58.831Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Furness Maritime Trust is a registered charity (number 519627) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £198,033 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Furness Maritime Trust?

Registered charity number

519627

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Town Hall

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£198,033

Website

[www.barrowbc.gov.uk](http://www.barrowbc.gov.uk/)

## What does Furness Maritime Trust do?

To advance the education of the public by the establishment of a Maritime Museum in the Borough of Barrow-in-Furness and to collect, preserve restore, improve enhance, use and maintain features and objects of historical, industrial and social interest relating to the past and in particular the Maritime history of the Furness District.

## What causes is Furness Maritime Trust registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Furness Maritime Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Furness Maritime Trust 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Furness Maritime Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Furness Maritime Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 519627) 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 Furness Maritime Trust's charity number?

Furness Maritime Trust's charity number is 519627. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 519627?

Search 519627 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 Furness Maritime Trust do?

To advance the education of the public by the establishment of a Maritime Museum in the Borough of Barrow-in-Furness and to collect, preserve restore, improve enhance, use and maintain features and objects of historical, industrial and social interest relating to the past and in particular the Maritime history of the Furness District.

Does Furness Maritime Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Furness Maritime Trust. 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 Furness Maritime Trust?

Furness Maritime Trust's website is http://www.barrowbc.gov.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/519627).