--- title: "King's Own Royal Border Regiment Museum Fund — check charity number 271943 | CharityCompare" description: "Is King's Own Royal Border Regiment Museum Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 271943. Education/training charity based in The Castle. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/king-s-own-royal-border-regiment-museum-fund retrieved: 2026-08-23T11:12:04.890Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer King's Own Royal Border Regiment Museum Fund is a registered charity (number 271943) 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; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £217,720 (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 King's Own Royal Border Regiment Museum Fund? Registered charity number 271943 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location The Castle Latest income (year ending 2025-02-28) £217,720 Website [www.cumbriasmuseumofmilitarylife.org](http://www.cumbriasmuseumofmilitarylife.org/) ## What does King's Own Royal Border Regiment Museum Fund do? The Museum exists to collect, document, preserve and interpret the material evidence and associated information relating to the Regiment's History from 1702 to the present day, for public benefit to the best standards for the education and enjoyment of the inhabitants of Cumbria, North Lancashire, present and former members of the Regiment and their families and visitors present and future ## What causes is King's Own Royal Border Regiment Museum Fund registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for King's Own Royal Border Regiment Museum Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. King's Own Royal Border Regiment Museum Fund 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=king-s-own-royal-border-regiment-museum-fund&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.cumbriasmuseumofmilitarylife.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is King's Own Royal Border Regiment Museum Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. King's Own Royal Border Regiment Museum Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 271943) 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 King's Own Royal Border Regiment Museum Fund's charity number? King's Own Royal Border Regiment Museum Fund's charity number is 271943. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 271943? Search 271943 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 King's Own Royal Border Regiment Museum Fund do? The Museum exists to collect, document, preserve and interpret the material evidence and associated information relating to the Regiment's History from 1702 to the present day, for public benefit to the best standards for the education and enjoyment of the inhabitants of Cumbria, North Lancashire, present and former members of the Regiment and their families and visitors present and future Does King's Own Royal Border Regiment Museum Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for King's Own Royal Border Regiment Museum Fund. 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 King's Own Royal Border Regiment Museum Fund? King's Own Royal Border Regiment Museum Fund's website is http://www.cumbriasmuseumofmilitarylife.org — 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/271943).