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title: "Kent Firefighting Museum — check charity number 1157631 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Kent Firefighting Museum a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1157631. Education/training charity based in Biddenden Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/kent-firefighting-museum
retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:51:03.117Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Kent Firefighting Museum is a registered charity (number 1157631) 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; armed forces/emergency service efficiency. Its latest reported income was £4,265 (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 Kent Firefighting Museum?

Registered charity number

1157631

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Biddenden Road

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£4,265

Website

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

## What does Kent Firefighting Museum do?

To advance education for the public benefit in the subject of firefighting in Kent, its history and heritage by the establishment and maintenance of a museum and learning resources.

## What causes is Kent Firefighting Museum registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceArmed Forces/emergency Service Efficiency

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Kent Firefighting Museum yet?

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

Yes. Kent Firefighting Museum is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1157631) 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 Kent Firefighting Museum's charity number?

Kent Firefighting Museum's charity number is 1157631. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1157631?

Search 1157631 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 Kent Firefighting Museum do?

To advance education for the public benefit in the subject of firefighting in Kent, its history and heritage by the establishment and maintenance of a museum and learning resources.

Does Kent Firefighting Museum have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Kent Firefighting 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 Kent Firefighting Museum?

Kent Firefighting Museum's website is http://www.kentfirefightingmuseum.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/1157631).