--- title: "King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Regimental Museum — check charity number 278626 | CharityCompare" description: "Is King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Regimental Museum a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 278626. Education/training charity based in Wakefield Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/king-s-own-yorkshire-light-infantry-regimental-museum retrieved: 2026-08-23T15:43:48.419Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Regimental Museum is a registered charity (number 278626) 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 £14,263 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Yorkshire Light Infantry Regimental Museum? Registered charity number 278626 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Wakefield Road Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £14,263 ## What does King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Regimental Museum do? To provide funds for enlargement of regimental collection ## What causes is King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Regimental Museum registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Regimental Museum yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Regimental 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? 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-yorkshire-light-infantry-regimental-museum&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Regimental Museum a legitimate charity? Yes. King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Regimental Museum is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 278626) 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 Yorkshire Light Infantry Regimental Museum's charity number? King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Regimental Museum's charity number is 278626. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 278626? Search 278626 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 Yorkshire Light Infantry Regimental Museum do? To provide funds for enlargement of regimental collection Does King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Regimental Museum have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Regimental 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 King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Regimental Museum? King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Regimental Museum does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/278626).