--- title: "Markfield Beam Engine and Museum — check charity number 290486 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Markfield Beam Engine and Museum a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 290486. Education/training charity based in Markfield Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/markfield-beam-engine-and-museum retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:59:07.099Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Markfield Beam Engine and Museum is a registered charity (number 290486) 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 £4,338 (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 Markfield Beam Engine and Museum? Registered charity number 290486 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Markfield Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £4,338 Website [www.mbeam.org](http://www.mbeam.org/) ## What does Markfield Beam Engine and Museum do? The principal activity of the Markfield Beam Engine and Museum is the conservation and operation of the Victorian Beam Pumping Engine as part of an heritage site and educational resource in the London Borough of Haringey. It is located in what was the old Tottenham sewage works, within what is now Markfield Park, and adjacent to the River Lea. ## What causes is Markfield Beam Engine and Museum registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Markfield Beam Engine and Museum yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Markfield Beam Engine and 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=markfield-beam-engine-and-museum&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.mbeam.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Markfield Beam Engine and Museum a legitimate charity? Yes. Markfield Beam Engine and Museum is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 290486) 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 Markfield Beam Engine and Museum's charity number? Markfield Beam Engine and Museum's charity number is 290486. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 290486? Search 290486 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 Markfield Beam Engine and Museum do? The principal activity of the Markfield Beam Engine and Museum is the conservation and operation of the Victorian Beam Pumping Engine as part of an heritage site and educational resource in the London Borough of Haringey. It is located in what was the old Tottenham sewage works, within what is now Markfield Park, and adjacent to the River Lea. Does Markfield Beam Engine and Museum have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Markfield Beam Engine and 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 Markfield Beam Engine and Museum? Markfield Beam Engine and Museum's website is http://www.mbeam.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/290486).