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title: "Royal Marines Museum — check charity number 1142186 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Royal Marines Museum a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1142186. Education/training charity based in HM Naval Base (PP66). Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/royal-marines-museum-2
retrieved: 2026-08-24T19:04:10.911Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Royal Marines Museum is a registered charity (number 1142186) 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. 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 Royal Marines Museum?

Registered charity number

1142186

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

HM Naval Base (PP66)

Website

[www.royalmarinesmuseum.co.uk](http://www.royalmarinesmuseum.co.uk/)

## What does Royal Marines Museum do?

The Museum's mission is the preservation and presentation of all aspects of Royal Marines history with the education and enjoyment of the general public.

## What causes is Royal Marines Museum registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Royal Marines Museum yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Royal Marines 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Royal Marines Museum a legitimate charity?

Yes. Royal Marines Museum is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1142186) 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 Royal Marines Museum's charity number?

Royal Marines Museum's charity number is 1142186. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1142186?

Search 1142186 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 Royal Marines Museum do?

The Museum's mission is the preservation and presentation of all aspects of Royal Marines history with the education and enjoyment of the general public.

Does Royal Marines Museum have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Royal Marines 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 Royal Marines Museum?

Royal Marines Museum's website is http://www.royalmarinesmuseum.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/1142186).