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title: "Glenside Hospital Museum — check charity number 1170808 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Glenside Hospital Museum a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1170808. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Glenside Campus. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/glenside-hospital-museum
retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:24:50.831Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Glenside Hospital Museum is a registered charity (number 1170808) 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 £35,542 (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 Glenside Hospital Museum?

Registered charity number

1170808

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Glenside Campus

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£35,542

Website

[www.glensidemuseum.org.uk](http://www.glensidemuseum.org.uk/)

## What does Glenside Hospital Museum do?

To advance education of the public on topics including the history and development of mental health care and treatment, personal mental health and wellbeing, learning disabilities and the First World War by running and maintaining a museum for the benefit of the public

## What causes is Glenside Hospital Museum registered for?

General Charitable PurposesArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Glenside Hospital Museum yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Glenside Hospital 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Glenside Hospital Museum a legitimate charity?

Yes. Glenside Hospital Museum is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1170808) 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 Glenside Hospital Museum's charity number?

Glenside Hospital Museum's charity number is 1170808. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1170808?

Search 1170808 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 Glenside Hospital Museum do?

To advance education of the public on topics including the history and development of mental health care and treatment, personal mental health and wellbeing, learning disabilities and the First World War by running and maintaining a museum for the benefit of the public

Does Glenside Hospital Museum have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Glenside Hospital 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 Glenside Hospital Museum?

Glenside Hospital Museum's website is http://www.glensidemuseum.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/1170808).