--- title: "Rory Young House — check charity number 1218366 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Rory Young House a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1218366. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Cirencester. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/rory-young-house retrieved: 2026-08-24T12:09:24.319Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Rory Young House is a registered charity (number 1218366) 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. 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 Rory Young House? Registered charity number 1218366 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Cirencester Website [www.ryhouse.org.uk](http://www.ryhouse.org.uk/) ## What does Rory Young House do? Number 7 Park Street in Cirencester is the former home, courtyard and studio of artist and craftsman Rory Young. A charity has been established in his name to preserve his house, workshop and collections as a living museum and centre for conservation skills, art, craft and education. ## What causes is Rory Young House registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Rory Young House yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Rory Young House 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=rory-young-house&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.ryhouse.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Rory Young House a legitimate charity? Yes. Rory Young House is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1218366) 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 Rory Young House's charity number? Rory Young House's charity number is 1218366. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1218366? Search 1218366 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 Rory Young House do? Number 7 Park Street in Cirencester is the former home, courtyard and studio of artist and craftsman Rory Young. A charity has been established in his name to preserve his house, workshop and collections as a living museum and centre for conservation skills, art, craft and education. Does Rory Young House have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Rory Young House. 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 Rory Young House? Rory Young House's website is http://www.ryhouse.org.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/1218366).