--- title: "March and District Museum Society — check charity number 286115 | CharityCompare" description: "Is March and District Museum Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 286115. Education/training charity based in High Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/march-and-district-museum-society retrieved: 2026-08-23T06:52:55.921Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer March and District Museum Society is a registered charity (number 286115) 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 £21,584 (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 March and District Museum Society? Registered charity number 286115 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location High Street Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £21,584 Website [www.marchmuseum.co.uk](http://www.marchmuseum.co.uk/) ## What does March and District Museum Society do? Preserving the history of March & District in the form of artefacts, photographs and documents. Making this information available to the general public during our regular opening times, via the Internet, mail or telephone, by specially arranged group visits from schools and other groups and by outreach. We also engage academically and socially with other local groups. ## What causes is March and District Museum Society registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for March and District Museum Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. March and District Museum Society 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=march-and-district-museum-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.marchmuseum.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is March and District Museum Society a legitimate charity? Yes. March and District Museum Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 286115) 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 March and District Museum Society's charity number? March and District Museum Society's charity number is 286115. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 286115? Search 286115 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 March and District Museum Society do? Preserving the history of March & District in the form of artefacts, photographs and documents. Making this information available to the general public during our regular opening times, via the Internet, mail or telephone, by specially arranged group visits from schools and other groups and by outreach. We also engage academically and socially with other local groups. Does March and District Museum Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for March and District Museum Society. 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 March and District Museum Society? March and District Museum Society's website is http://www.marchmuseum.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/286115).