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title: "The Bewdley Museum — check charity number 527511 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Bewdley Museum a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 527511. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Wyre Forest House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-bewdley-museum
retrieved: 2026-08-24T02:28:45.816Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Bewdley Museum is a registered charity (number 527511) 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; 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 The Bewdley Museum?

Registered charity number

527511

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Trust

Location

Wyre Forest House

Website

[www.wyreforestdc.gov.uk](http://www.wyreforestdc.gov.uk/)

## What does The Bewdley Museum do?

Wyre Forest District Council, as Trustee of the Bewdley Museum, operates the Museum as a local service. The Museum is managed by Bewdley Museum Management Committee, a registered charity purely of advisory status. The main objective of the museum is to provide public access to the collections and to sustain traditionla craft skills as well as fostering contemporary industries.

## What causes is The Bewdley Museum registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Bewdley Museum yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Bewdley 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.
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[Visit charity website](http://www.wyreforestdc.gov.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is The Bewdley Museum a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Bewdley Museum is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 527511) 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 The Bewdley Museum's charity number?

The Bewdley Museum's charity number is 527511. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 527511?

Search 527511 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 The Bewdley Museum do?

Wyre Forest District Council, as Trustee of the Bewdley Museum, operates the Museum as a local service. The Museum is managed by Bewdley Museum Management Committee, a registered charity purely of advisory status. The main objective of the museum is to provide public access to the collections and to sustain traditionla craft skills as well as fostering contemporary industries.

Does The Bewdley Museum have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Bewdley 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 The Bewdley Museum?

The Bewdley Museum's website is http://www.wyreforestdc.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/527511).