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title: "Ipswich Transport Museum — check charity number 276626 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Ipswich Transport Museum a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 276626. Education/training charity based in Kettlebaston. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ipswich-transport-museum
retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:47:55.643Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Ipswich Transport Museum is a registered charity (number 276626) 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 £133,914 (year ending 2025-02-28). 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 Ipswich Transport Museum?

Registered charity number

276626

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Kettlebaston

Latest income (year ending 2025-02-28)

£133,914

Website

[www.ipswichtransportmuseum.co.uk](http://www.ipswichtransportmuseum.co.uk/)

## What does Ipswich Transport Museum do?

The Ipswich Transport Museum exists to preserve the transport and engineering history of the Ipswich area. It does this through the operation of a Museum in Cobham Road Ipswich, through its website and the organisation of external events such as exhibitions, rallies, lectues and public acces to its archives.

## What causes is Ipswich Transport Museum registered for?

Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ipswich Transport Museum yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ipswich Transport 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 Ipswich Transport Museum a legitimate charity?

Yes. Ipswich Transport Museum is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 276626) 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 Ipswich Transport Museum's charity number?

Ipswich Transport Museum's charity number is 276626. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 276626?

Search 276626 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 Ipswich Transport Museum do?

The Ipswich Transport Museum exists to preserve the transport and engineering history of the Ipswich area. It does this through the operation of a Museum in Cobham Road Ipswich, through its website and the organisation of external events such as exhibitions, rallies, lectues and public acces to its archives.

Does Ipswich Transport Museum have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ipswich Transport 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 Ipswich Transport Museum?

Ipswich Transport Museum's website is http://www.ipswichtransportmuseum.co.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/276626).