--- title: "Museums Essex — check charity number 1152493 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Museums Essex a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1152493. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in 40 Heckworth Close. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/museums-essex retrieved: 2026-08-25T01:46:37.733Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Museums Essex is a registered charity (number 1152493) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £9,002 (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 Museums Essex? Registered charity number 1152493 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 40 Heckworth Close Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £9,002 Website [museums-essex.org](http://museums-essex.org/) ## What does Museums Essex do? Museums Essex supports museums, galleries and heritage organisations deliver cultural and learning excellence in Essex. Its principal activities are: co-funding and supporting the Museum Development Officer to provide advice, Accreditation support and advocacy for archives, museums and galleries in Essex; four thematic networking meetings a year in heritage venues and a small grants programme. ## What causes is Museums Essex registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Museums Essex yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Museums Essex 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=museums-essex&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://museums-essex.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Museums Essex a legitimate charity? Yes. Museums Essex is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1152493) 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 Museums Essex's charity number? Museums Essex's charity number is 1152493. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1152493? Search 1152493 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 Museums Essex do? Museums Essex supports museums, galleries and heritage organisations deliver cultural and learning excellence in Essex. Its principal activities are: co-funding and supporting the Museum Development Officer to provide advice, Accreditation support and advocacy for archives, museums and galleries in Essex; four thematic networking meetings a year in heritage venues and a small grants programme. Does Museums Essex have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Museums Essex. 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 Museums Essex? Museums Essex's website is http://museums-essex.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/1152493).