--- title: "Public Museum — check charity number 311117 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Public Museum a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 311117. Education/training charity based in 21 White Hart Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/public-museum retrieved: 2026-08-24T23:52:13.469Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Public Museum is a registered charity (number 311117) 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 £4,222 (year ending 2004-03-31). 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 Public Museum? Registered charity number 311117 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 21 White Hart Street Latest income (year ending 2004-03-31) £4,222 Website [www.museum.norfolk.gov.uk](http://www.museum.norfolk.gov.uk/) ## What does Public Museum do? Provision of museum services for the Thetford area of Norfolk as part of the Norfolk Museums and Archaeology Service. ## What causes is Public Museum registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Public Museum yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Public 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=public-museum&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.museum.norfolk.gov.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Public Museum a legitimate charity? Yes. Public Museum is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 311117) 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 Public Museum's charity number? Public Museum's charity number is 311117. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 311117? Search 311117 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 Public Museum do? Provision of museum services for the Thetford area of Norfolk as part of the Norfolk Museums and Archaeology Service. Does Public Museum have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Public 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 Public Museum? Public Museum's website is http://www.museum.norfolk.gov.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/311117).