--- title: "Southwold Museum & Historical Society — check charity number 1159790 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Southwold Museum & Historical Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1159790. Education/training charity based in 9-11 Victoria Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/southwold-museum-historical-society retrieved: 2026-08-25T05:10:49.927Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Southwold Museum & Historical Society is a registered charity (number 1159790) 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 £107,063 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Southwold Museum & Historical Society? Registered charity number 1159790 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 9-11 Victoria Street Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £107,063 Website [southwoldmuseum.org](http://southwoldmuseum.org/) ## What does Southwold Museum & Historical Society do? TO ADVANCE EDUCATION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN LOCAL HISTORYTHE PROVISION, MAINTENANCE AND ADMINISTRATION OF A MUSEUM IN BUILDINGS LOCATED ON A SITE AT 9 -11 VICTORIA STREET, SOUTHWOLD, SUFFOLK IP18 6HZ FOR THE RECEPTION AND DISPLAY OF OBJECTS OF ANTIQUITY, CURIOSITY, RARITY OR LOCAL INTEREST. ## What causes is Southwold Museum & Historical Society registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Southwold Museum & Historical Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Southwold Museum & Historical Society 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=southwold-museum-historical-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://southwoldmuseum.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Southwold Museum & Historical Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Southwold Museum & Historical Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1159790) 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 Southwold Museum & Historical Society's charity number? Southwold Museum & Historical Society's charity number is 1159790. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1159790? Search 1159790 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 Southwold Museum & Historical Society do? TO ADVANCE EDUCATION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN LOCAL HISTORYTHE PROVISION, MAINTENANCE AND ADMINISTRATION OF A MUSEUM IN BUILDINGS LOCATED ON A SITE AT 9 -11 VICTORIA STREET, SOUTHWOLD, SUFFOLK IP18 6HZ FOR THE RECEPTION AND DISPLAY OF OBJECTS OF ANTIQUITY, CURIOSITY, RARITY OR LOCAL INTEREST. Does Southwold Museum & Historical Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Southwold Museum & Historical Society. 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 Southwold Museum & Historical Society? Southwold Museum & Historical Society's website is http://southwoldmuseum.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/1159790).